Archived 2008

Archived 2008

Date-12-27-08

Time-16:25

Type-Chimney Fire

Box-49-15

Address-105 West Blaine Street

McAdoo Chief requested to respond to 105 W Blaine Street for TIC per McAdoo pd 105. Quint 49-22 arrived on scene found very light smoke condition in the house. Crews checked walls with TIC and came up negative also checked house with Multi gas meter and found CO in the residence. At 16:35 Chief 49-08 requested a structure box hit. Family was evacuated from residence. Ladder crew made the roof and checked chimney and there was fire in the chimney. Some flashing pulled from roof around chimney and a can was used to extinguish some smoldering wood on the roof. 1 can was used in the chimney and 1 can was used to extinguish the fire in fireplace. Chains were used from Tower 105 to knock the debris in the chimney down to the cleanout. House was self ventilated. Engine 49-15 stood by at the hydrant. Quint 49-22 and Tower 105 had the address. Crews were on scene for 1.5 hours.

Units on scene

Ladders-Quint 49-22, Tower 105 Engines-49-15, 49-11, 29-11(Failed) Rescue-101 EMS-920, Medic 11 Police-McAdoo PD

Link to article-http://www.standardspeaker.com/articles/2008/12/28/news/hz_standspeak.20081228.a.pg2.hz28_mcadoofire_s1.2192197_loc.txt

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Date-12-26-08

Time-07:34

Type-Church

Box-49-06

Address-36 E Washington Street

Station response to 36 E Washington St for structure fire. Ladder arrived first taking the address and Engine arrived shortly after and stood by at the hydrant. Engine 49-11 also stood by on Washington St and Hazle Twp Truck and Engine took the rear of the building, Engine 29-11 was placed on the "D" side of the structure along with Hazle Twp rescue. Crews found heavy smoke condition in the area and identified the oil burner unit to be the source. Basement was fully charged with smoke condition. Oil burner was shut off and ventilation process then started. TIC used to check for any other extension, which none was found. Took over an hour to clear smoke and CO from the church basement. Oil leak from the unit was controlled with absorbent and Chimney of the church was also checked without findings. Units on scene for about two hours. Service tech at the scene for oil burner unit and fire department cleared.

Units On Scene

McAdoo Quint 49-22, Engines-49-15,49-11 ,Hazle Twp Tower 105, Rescue 101, West Hazleton Engine 242, Tresckow Engine 29-11, Quakake 25-35, McAdoo BLS 920, Medic 11

The McAdoo Fire Co. Inc held there annual holiday memorial wall and Christmas tree. The wall was constructed in front of the flag pole area on South Kennedy Drive. The names were placed on the memorial wall and a light will be placed on the tree. This is a nice way to remember someone that you care about and miss during the holidays. This tree was lit on Sunday, November 30^th during the afternoon hours. The wall and tree will remain erected during the holiday period and will show everyone who travels through McAdoo that our friends and family are not forgotten during the holidays. The tree will have the colors of white and blue on it.

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The McAdoo Fire Co requested Santa to come visit the children in the area and members of the Fire co transported him around on the McAdoo Fire Co sled. Santa visited for 4 days December 4th,5th,6th & 7th.While on his trips members got some pictures to view.

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Date-12-19-08 Time-13:11 Type-MVA Box-49

McAdoo Fire and EMS dispatched to I-81 MM 139 for a MVA. Engine 49-15 stood by on 309 near on ramp to I-81. Engine 49-15 was released just after. McAdoo BLS-920 was on scene for a single vehicle accident with no injuries crew ended up getting refusals from victims. Hazle Twp and Medic 11 also dispatched due to comm centers not knowing who's area the incident was in. All crews returned back to service.

Date-12-19-08 Time-09:50 Type-MVA Box-49

McAdoo Fire and EMS dispatched to 1200 Mile Hill Rd for a MVA. Arrived on scene to find a Tractor trailer vs mini van with two injuries. Severe damage to the minvan. Passenger side saddle tank of the tractor ruptured spilling contents on roadway. EMS attended to injured and transported to HGH. Engine crew immediately set up dike procedure to stop fuel from entering storm drain. Large amount of fuel spilled but never entered storm system. Assisted at the scene by Hazle Twp, Quakake and Hometown Fire police.

Date-12-17-08 Time-09:47 Type-MVA/Rollover Box-49

McAdoo Fire and EMS dispatched for MVC - rollover. Patient out of vehicle upon arrival of EMS units. Vehicle lying in medial area of Interstate. EMS transported one by ground to Geisinger Wyoming Valley along with Medic 11. Vehicle stabilized and units were released from the scene. Engine 49-15, Amb 920, Medic 11 and PSP at the scene.

Date-12-15-08 Time-15:10 Type-Structure/Stove Fire Box-49-15

McAdoo Fire and EMS dispatched to 46 S Cleveland Street for a structure fire reported to be electrical. Chief 49, Quint 49-22, Engine 49-15 arrived on scene found light smoke condition in the structure, upon investigation found to be the burners on top of the stove that melted away. The stove was being used as a heating source to heat the home. The stove was on to long which burnt the elements and the wiring on the stove. Crews disconnected stove and shut breaker off. Home was self ventilated, TIC used to check walls came up negative. Units cleared in 20 minutes. All other Structure box units were recalled by C-49.

Date-12-14-08 Time-12:49 Type-MVA Box-25

McAdoo EMS 920 called to a MVA at Skipper Dippers on Rt. 309 Claremont Ave. Arrived on scen found a passenger vehicle that T-Boned a mini van. Ems had 2 patients in the vehicle and 1 in the mini van. McAdoo BLS took care of the passenger of the car which was later transported to lehigh Valley. Apts had 1 which was the driver of the car. Tamaqua EMS transported the patient from the mini van. On scene for 15 minutes.

Units on Scene

Quakake Fire District 25
Tamaqua Rescue
McAdoo BLS 920
Tamaqua EMS
Apts Medic 11
Rush Twp PD
Kline Twp PD

Date-12-13-08 Time-06:38 Type-MVA/Rollover/Ejection Box-49

McAdoo Fire and EMS dispatched to I-81 MM 138 for a MVA with reported rollover and ejection. McAdoo BLS 920 and Engine 49-15 arrived on scene found the driver and the passenger ejected from the vehicle laying 45' from the car. From people on scene they said the vehicle rolled 6 times before coming to a rest. McAdoo engine 49-15 was on the scene to assist McAdoo BLS and then left the scene to set up a LZ at Washington Street in McAdoo but Med Evac 4 aborted. Patient was then taken to HGH were he was flown by Pen Star 5 to St Lukes Bethlehem. The other victim refused treatment. Crews were on scene for 20 minutes.

Units on Scene

McAdoo Engine 49-15

McAdoo BLS

APTS medic 11

PSP

Date-12-12-08 Time-08:44 Type MVA/Mass Casualty Box-10/EMS Assist

McAdoo EMS called to assist at car vs school bus with multiple injuries at Rt 920 and Joe Rd, Hazle Twp. MCI called at the scene. Two Extricated with heavy entrapment 2 critical transports to HGH and multiple others also transported to same facility due to poor weather and road conditions. Children moved from bus to other bus and transported to HGH. EMS crew assist other agencies at the scene.

Units On scene

Hazle Twp. R-101, E-102, S-108, C-141
APTS M-11K, M-11O, M-11D, M-11E, BLS W/ APTS Chief
Freeland 536-A1, 536-A2
White Haven M-22/586-A1 (I believe they were cancelled)
Valley Regional M-26A, M-26B, MCI Trailer
West Hazleton 583-A1, 583-A2
Sugarloaf 577-A2
McAdoo 920
Nuremberg EMS, 1 O/S, 1 Cx. Enroute
Mountaintop EMS X1
Lake Harmony EMS X1
Weatherly EMS X2, 1 O/S, 1 Cancelled
Medic 9A (stby in Mt. Top for the Area)
Tech Transport BLS X1
PSP X 2
Freeland PD
Penndot
Towing Service X2
HASD School Bus (Transported 18 Uninjured Children to HGH)

List compiled by Adam Burke

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School Bus Crash in Luzerne County

By Kelly McCool

Nearly two dozen children were taken to the hospital after their school bus crashed on the way to school Friday morning.

The bus was carrying students to Freeland Elementary/Middle School.

The bus, number 15, carrying more than 20 students was on it's way to Freeland Elementary-Middle School when it collided head-on with a car on Route 940.

The driver and a passenger in the car were trapped inside until crews arrived on scene. They are being treated at the hospital. There is no word on their condition.

Officials said they do not believe any of the students were seriously injured.

State police will be investigating in the crash. Troopers did say the roads were covered with snow and ice at the time of the crash.

The driver of the car and the
passenger had to be cut from
the car after the crash.

Date-12-6-06 Time-13:51 Type-Electrical Fire Box-49-15

McAdoo Fire & EMS called for a electrical fire at 230 E Washington Street. Upon arrival of units water leaking from the kitchen ceiling.Units checked ceiling with TIC. Upon investigation from broken water line in area below the second floor bathroom. Numerous electrical and plumbing issues noted in the home. Overhaul of the area completed and found water leaking into spaces with bare "live" wires. Water shut off to the residence and power turned off to the residence to ensure no further incidents would occur. All areas of the home checked with TIC and found no fires or heat areas. Salvage tarps placed. Residents have to re-locate until landlord can repair the issues. On scene for 1 hour

Units On Scene

Quint 49-22

Engine 49-15,49-11

McAdoo EMS

Hazle Twp, Tresckow, Quakake (Recalled)

Date-12-4-08 Time-12:43 Type-CO Call Box-49-15

McAdoo Fire And Ems dispatched to 218 E Washington Street for a Carbon Monoxide detector activation. Quint 49-22 and Engine 49-15 arrived on scene and crews enter with SCBA and Gas Meter. Crews found levels 0f 650 PPM in the residence. Crews found the coal burner to me malfunctioning. Power shut off to unit and house ventilated with PPV fans. On Scene for 1 hour.

Units On Scene

Quint 49-22

Engine 49-15

McAdoo BLS 920

Date-11-13-08 Type-MVC, Multiple Vehicles Box-10

Engine and Ambulance requested to assist Hazle Twp for MVC with multiple cars in roadway near Skitco Irons works. Amb 920 first to arrive minutes after incident, due to just completing earlier call. Found 3 cars in roadway, 2 of the vehicles struck head-on, with one patient still in vehicle. EMS extricated one patient and transported to HGH with critical injuries. APTS Medic 11 X 2 units treated and transported other patients at the scene. Engine crew assisted Hazle twp crews with debris removal and traffic control.

Date-11-10-08 Time-1:54 Type-Rescue Box-49

McAdoo Fire and EMS dispatched to Northeastern Power Plant for a rescue. Quint 49-22 arrived on scene met by workers from plant. Escorted to the inside of the boiler on 7th floor. Workers stuck on a Pick 110 feet up inside the boiler. Rigging took approx 30-40 minutes. Ropes were used to secure the pick in place from swigging and ladder was put in place from deck to pick for extrication of workers. Since the incident occurred inside the boiler crews had to deal with ash blowing thru the work area. Hazle Twp Rescue assisted with rigging outside the boiler. Workers were not injured. On scene for 2 hours.

Units On Scene

Quint 49-22
Rescue 101
McAdoo BLS 920

Date-11-9-08 Time-12:58 Type-MVA Box-49

McAdoo Engine and BLS 920 dispatched to respond to a motor vehicle accident on route 309 near Sunoco in Kline Twp. Arrived on scene found a ATV VS Pick Up truck. The driver of the ATV lost his breaks and jumped off and the ATV was hit by a pick up truck. The ATV driver was transported to Hazleton General. The driver of the pick up truck was not injured. Medic 11 recalled and Helicopter taken off stand by (Not Needed). On scene for 20 minutes.

Units On Scene

McAdoo Engine 49-15

McAdoo BLS 920

Kline Twp PD, McAdoo PD

Date-11-7-08 Time-03:26 Type-Structure Fire Box-10

McAdoo Engine and Ladder requested to assist Hazle Twp at a Structure Fire at 27 E Main Street, Beaver Brook. C-101 arrived on scene to find a stove fire that was out. Smoke condition in the residence. McAdoo Engine and Ladder were recalled while in route. Hazle Twp Fire will handle ventilation. Medic 11 transported 1 burn victim to Hazleton General.

Date-11-2-08 Time-14:23 Type-LZ/Med Evac 4 Box-49

McAdoo Engine 49-15 dispatched for a LZ for incoming Med Evac 4 at Washington and Lincoln Street. LZ was requested by McAdoo BLS 920 for a traumatic injury from a local football game.

Date-10-31-08 Time-18:01 Type-Smoke/House Box-49-15

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to 118 N Sheridan Street for smoke in a house. Quint 49-22 arrived on scene took the front of the building. Engine 49-15 stood by at the hydrant at Grant and Sheridan Street. Crews entered the building found light smoke condition and smoke alarm going off. Crews checked the building with TIC and came up negative. On scene for 1/2 hour.

Units On Scene

Engine 49-15, Engine 49-11

Quint 49-22

McAdoo BLS 920

Date-10-31-08 Time-11:05 Type-CO Call Box-49-15-01

McAdoo Fire And Ems dispatched to 612 Mountain Top Road in Kline Twp fore a Carbon Monoxide detector activation. Quint 49-22 and Engine 49-15 arrived on scene and crews enter with SCBA and Gas Meter. Crews found levels 0f 120 PPM in the residence. Crews found the coal burner to me malfunctioning. Power shut off to unit and house ventilated with PPV fans. On Scene for 1 hour.

Units On Scene

Quint 49-22

Engine 49-15

McAdoo BLS 920

Kline PD 92

Date-10-29-08 Time-01:17 Type-Structure Fire/Apt Building Box-49-15

Dispatched at 01:17 for a reported fire in an apartment building at 42 West Blaine Street. Upon signing on advised by occupant reporting a fire in the front bedroom. Upon arrival found occupant in the street with nothing showing but yelling there is a fire in her apartment. Call then made for a working fire dispatch. First crew made the 3rd floor to find owner of building pulling ceiling and blown in insulation. First thought it can be contained with a can but, after getting into attic found fire in insulation had spread in the ceiling. One 1 3/4" line pulled to third floor and started to pull ceiling and place salvage tarps on items on second floor. Fire extended in the ceiling of Apt next door and access made to that side also and part of ceiling pulled in that area. Utilities secured and power cut to the building. At this point fire marshal called and we will not let residents back till this situation is cleared up. Investigation will continue with the fire marshal today and after he confirms we will release further information. Great work by all personnel on the scene. Ladder had the address with ladder to the third floor and good work on the overhaul and salvage.

Units on Scene

McAdoo Engine, Ladder and EMS
Keystone Engine
Tresckow Engine
Hazle Twp Engine and Tower
APTS 1 unit

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Date-10-28-08 Type-Multiple calls 49-District

06:12-I-81 North MM 138 MVA-Cancelled

07:05-1 N Lincoln Street, Sick Person-EMS

08:11-14 3rd Street-Wires Down

12:05-I-81 North MM 138 MVA-Cancelled By PSP

12:44-1050 Tresckow Rd, Banks Twp, Fall Victim-EMS

13:07-699 E Blaine Street-Wires Down

13:10-W Sherman Street-Wires Down

13:15-S Harrison Street-Wires Down

13:30-E Grant Street-Wires Down

13:40-N Butler Street-Wires Down

13:50-E Sherman Street-Wires Down

14:00-E Blaine Street-Wires Down

14:07-Tresckow Rd & Spring Street-Wires Down

14:35-142 E Sherman Street-Pole Down

15:43-45 N Sheridan Street-Wires Down

18:05-E Jackson Street & Sheridan Street-Wires Down

Date-10-23-08 Time-7:10 Type-Structure Fire Box-49-15

Dispatched to 418 E Blaine St for reported house fire. Upon arrival found small fire on stove with moderate smoke condition throughout the home. Fire extinguished and stove and microwave removed and extension of fire was checked for with TIC and manual exposure of the wall/cabinet area. Home was ventilated. PSP Fire Marshall called to the scene to investigate. Mcadoo, Keystone, Hazle Twp and Treskcow responded along with McAdoo EMS and APTS. All additional units responding on the box were cancelled. Units remained on the scene for approx 3 hours until investigation was completed.

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Date-10-21-08 Time-21:08 Type-Commercial Structure Fire Box-10

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to Rt. 309 At kemper Equipment to assist Hazle Twp Fire at a working Structure fire. Quint 49-22 and Engine 49-15 arrived on scene 49-22 took the A side of the building. Engine 102 crew pulled 1- 1 3/4 attack line to knock the fire down. Fire was located on the south side (D) of the building in a paint shop.Building was 1 story 200 X 400 Hazle Twp and McAdoo crews set up PPV fans and ventilated for 1/2 hour. Crews were on scene for 1 hour. McAdoo fire and EMS released by chief 102.

Units on Scene

Hazle Twp. E-102, E-103, T/L-105, R-101, T-106, U-10
McAdoo E-4915, Q-4922, BLS 920
Tresckow Tanker
APTS M-11E, BLS Unit

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Date-10-11-08 Time-13:14 Type-LZ/Med Evac 4 Box-49

McAdoo Fire dispatched to Washington Street to set up a LZ for incoming Med Evac 4. LZ was requested by BLS unit 920 and medic11 for a patient that was involved in a ATV accident in Hazle Twp. Patient was flown to Lehigh Valley Trauma Center.

Units On Scene

ATV accident-Hazle Twp Units

LZ- Engine 49-15, 49-11

BLS 920

McAdoo pd 104, Kline Twp 92

Med Evac 4

Date-10-8-08 Time-16:12 Type-Structure Fire Box-49-15

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to 109 N Kennedy Drive for a house fire. Quint 49-22 arrived on scene had light smoke coming from the rear of the residence. Engine 49-15 stood by at the hydrant for water supply. Upon investigation crews found a microwave on fire in the kitchen. Crews removed the microwave from the kitchen to the yard and started ventilation with PPV fan. Crews checked for extension in the wall and came up negative. Crews were on scene for 1 hour.

Units On Scene

Quint 49-22
Engine 49-15, 49-11
McAdoo BLS 920
McAdoo Pd

Recalled

Hazle Twp Fire
Tresckow Fire
Rush Twp Fire
West Hazleton Fire
Mahanoy City RIT Team

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Date-10-8-08 Time-13:14 Type-LZ Box-49

Fire district 49 dispatched to Washington Street to set up a LZ for Med Evac 4. Patient is from a MVA in Rush Twp.

On Scene

Engine 49-15,49-11
McAdoo Pd

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Date-10-8-08 Time-12:49 Type-MVA/Entrapment Box-McAdoo EMS 920

McAdoo BLS 920 dispatched to respond to 691 claremont Ave for a MVA?Entrapment. Units arrived on scene 2 cars with patients both in the vehicles negative entrapment. McAdoo BLS along with Medic 11 transported one patient to a LZ in McAdoo. APTs also transported one patient to HGH.

Units On Scene

McAdoo BLS 920
Medic 11
Tamaqua EMS
Tamaqua Rescue
Rush Twp Fire
Rush Twp PD
Kline Twp Pd
Rush Twp Fire Police

Date-10-5-08 Time-18:42 Type-Odor Investigation Box-49-15

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to 70 N Kennedy Drive for a Odor Investigation. Quint49-22 and Engine 49-15 arrived on scene crews were met by a tenant in the building complaining of a sulfur smell. Crews checked the building with multi gas meter and came up negative. Upon further investigation crews found that the chimney was blocked and a broken sewer pipe in the basement contributed to the odor. Crews were on scene for 1 hour.

Units on Scene

Quint 49-22

Engine 49-15, 49-11

EMS 920- Recalled

Chief 49, 49-08, 49-06, LT49-96

Date-10-2-08 Time-6:34 Type-Smoke In A Structure Box-49-15

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to 204 S Kennedy Drive for smoke in a structure. Quint 49-22 took the address and Engine 49-15 stood by at the hydrant. Upon investigation found to be a steam from a broken boiler. Crews were on scene for 15 minutes.

Units on Scene

Chief 49, A Chief 49-08

Quint 49-22

Engine 49-15

McAdoo EMS 920

Hometown, Hazle Twp, Tresckow / recalled while in route

Date-9-24-08 Time-17:01 Type-LZ for Pen Star Box-49

McAdoo Fire dispatched to set up a LZ for incoming helicopter Pen Star 5 at Washington and Lincoln Street. McAdoo BLS 920 requested to fly trauma patient from McAdoo Borough incident. On Scene for 20 Minutes

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Date-9-24-08 Time-10:56 Type-Odor Investigation Box-49

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched for a odor investigation at 38 W Blaine St. Crews arrived on scene 2nd floor apt checked with meters had positive reading with hydro carbon meter. Upon investigation crews found a oil tank in the basement of a apt building leaking fuel oil. Crews put down absorbent and provided a dike at the floor drain. Building ventilated with PPV fans X 2. Property owner called to scene along with crews from Hazleton Waste for clean up. DEP also called to the scene to investigate. On scene for 3.5 hours.

Units on Scene

Quint 49-22, Engine 49-15, Engine 49-11

McAdoo EMS 920

Hazleton Waste Management, DEP

Date-9-19-08 Time-22:21 Type-Vehicle Fire Box-49-15

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to Rt 309 south and the Haddock Road for a vehicle fire. Engine 49-15 arrived on scene Rt 309 and Tresckow Rd and found a Vehicle with the engine compartment involved. Crews pulled 1-1 3/4" line off the front bumper. Fire was extinguished very quickly, fire did extend into the dash of the vehicle. Crew was on scene for 45 minutes.

Units On Scene

Engine 49-15

McAdoo EMS 920

Kline Twp Pd, McAdoo Pd

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Date-9-16-08 Time-18:42 Type -Structure Fire Box-49-01

McAdoo Fire And EMS Units called to 119 S Kennedy Drive for a reported apartment building fire. Upon arrival of units crew found dust from renovations in a bathroom. All responding mutual aid units canceled enroute to scene. On Scene for 10 minutes.

Units on Scene

Quint 49-22

McAdoo Pd, Kline Twp Pd

Date-9-15-08 Time-16:41 Type-LZ / Med Evac Box-49

McAdoo Engine 49-15 dispatched to E Washington Street to set up a LZ for incoming helicopter Med Evac. McAdoo BLS 920 requested to fly trauma patient from Kline Twp incident. On Scene for 20 Minutes

Units On Scene

Engine 49-15

McAdoo BLS 920

Medic 11 ALS

McAdoo PD, KLine Twp PD

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Date-9-3-08 Time-14:36 Type-Wild Land Fire Box-10

McAdoo Fire dispatched to respond to a brush fire at rails to trails assisting Hazle Twp Fire. Brush 49-47 accessed the fire and assisted with fire suppression.Fire was located approx 1/4 mile off of route 93. Approx 6 acres burned. McAdoo crews were on scene for approx 3 hours.

Units on Scene

Hazle Twp Fire

McAdoo

Weatherly

Beaver Meadows

Harwood

Forestry Crews

Medic 11 Rehab

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Santa Clause

December 4,5,6,7,08

For Information and to set your date of your visit with Santa , Please call Bob Leshko At 929-1079

McAdoo Fire Company Receives Grant

The McAdoo Fire Company Inc received a Federal Grant for $52,174 for operations and safety. The Grant will be used to buy a new air compressor for filling air bottles with breathing air, which firefighters use while fighting fires. Also the company will be purchasing new hose for Engine 49-15 and Quint 49-22.

Pictured from left to right, Back Row

Michael Bowman, Lance Borchick, Al Barnhart, Matt Capulich, Marianna Gorski, Gary Perna Jr, Daniel Leshko, Tim Holden, John P Mears Sr, Gary Perna Sr, Eugene Mchugh Jr.

Left to right, Front row

Chris Ranglaben, Allan Zajac, Ryan Gasper, John Mears Jr.

On Friday, more than $20 million in Assistance to Firefighter Grants (AFG) were awarded to 164 fire departments throughout the United States.

This was the twenty-seventh round of FY '07 grants awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The goal of the AFG program is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical services organizations.

Twenty-seventh Round AFG

McAdoo Fire Co Inc.

Operations and Safety

$52,174

McAdoo Fire Company AFG Award

McAdoo Fire Co Inc. PA Vehicle Acquisition $119,700 9/5/2008 - Round 10

McAdoo Ambulance AFG Award

The McAdoo Ambulance has been awarded a grant of $13,051 for operations and safety through the 2008 AFG. Rep. Holden notified us on this recent grant award. The grant will be used to purchase a new Adult/Pediatric AED, Track Stairchair, Portable radios and training equipment to include a laptop and projector.

McAdoo Ambulance Assoc. PA Operations and Safety $13,051 7/18/2008 - Round 3

McAdoo Fire Company Gun Raffle WINNERS

1.Jamie Mahon-329 2.Dave Kattner-240 3.James Powell-237 4.Ryan Helms-364 5.Bob Sulkoski-498 6.Ron Rohde-71 7.Will Wagner-241

8.Holly Pupko-487 9.Jim Yurick-351 10.Tom Wilson-271 11.Joe Michaels-153 12.William Wagner-249 13.Mike Petrey-151 14.BMS-253

15.Jed Bartashus-411

Winners will be contacted via phone and given proper direction on how to pick your gun up.

Other Lucky Winners

Bonus-Ebert-spotting scope

Bonus-Frank Radcliffe-Rang finder

Bonus-Bob Leshko-Savage 93r 17 Bolt Action

Bonus-Marlin Mr 7 30-06 Bolt Action-John Arner

Sellers Gun- Leon Motel

The McAdoo Fire Company would like to To say Thank You to everyone who supported us in buying a ticket ,to the members for all the hard work selling tickets and setting up for a great event. This was our 2nd annual Gun Raffle and it was a great success. Check back for dates and tickets for our next Gun Raffle.

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Date-9-1-08 Time-14:24 Type-Wild land Fire Box-49-15-08

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to respond to the McAdoo Hallow for a wild land fire. Units arrived on scene and the fire found out the old railroad bed near the Tresckow dam. Fire was 200 x 200 but was difficult to extinguish due to the terrain in that area. Fire was accessed with all terrain vehicles. Forestry crews were brought in to assist with the fire. On Scene for 2 hours.

Units On Scene

McAdoo

E-4915
B-4947
U-4976

Hazle Twp

Tresckow

Delano

Forestry

Date-8-31-08 Time-12:26 Type-Traumatic Injury Box-920

McAdoo Fire called to assist EMS 920 with a traumatic injury in area of McAdoo Hollow. Patient injured in logging accident in woods. Fire and EMS treated and removed patient from woods and transported to LZ were Medevac 4 was waiting and transported to LVH. Ladder crew assisted at the scene while Engine crew setup LZ.

Units On Scene

Engine-49-15

Quint-49-22

BLS 920, Medic 11

Date-8-27-08 Time-18:26 Type-AFA Box-49-15

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to 34 E Washington Street for a AFA. C-224 and LT-229 arrived on scene with smoke alarms sounding. Quint 49-22 arrived 1 minute after and crews went to the 2nd division to check the apt. Crews found smoke condition in a apt with food on the stove. OIC recalled all incoming units except McAdoo Apparatus. Crews ventilated with PPV fans. On scene for approx 30 minutes.

Units on scene

C-220,C-222,C-224,Lt-229

McAdoo Quint 49-22, Engine 49-15, Engine 49-11

Tresckow Engine 29-11

McAdoo BLS 920

McAdoo PD

Hazle Twp, West Hazleton recalled

Date-8-21-08 Time-17:06 Type-MVA Box-10

McAdoo Engine 49-15 dispatched to assist Hazle twp at MM 142.5 I-81 for a MVC due to their equipment being on scene of West Hazleton structure fire. HT Rescue 101 responded along with Engine 49-15 and medic 11. Arrived on scene found a mini-van that rolled several time into medial strip, occupant out of vehicle and refusing medical care. Nothing required by fire, released by Hazle Twp command and returned to service.

Units On Scene

Rescue 101

Engine 49-15

Medic 11

PSP, Hazleton

Date-8-10-08 Time-15:08 Type-AFA Box-29

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to 52 E Market Street, Tresckow for a AFA. Quint49-22 and BLS 920 arrived on scene. Engine 29-11 on scene reporting false alarm. McAdoo Crews were then released.

Units On Scene

Engine 29-11

Quint 49-22

McAdoo BLS

Hazle Twp, West Hazleton Companies recalled

Date-8-7-08 Time-18:01 Type-MVA Box-49-15-07

McAdoo Fire AND EMS dispatched to I-81 MM 138 for a MVA. Units arrived on scene found all occupants out of the vehicle with some front end damage to the car. All passengers refused treatment. Engine 49-15 and EMS 920 were released by PSP and returned in service. On scene for approx 20 minutes.

Units On Scene

Engine 49-15

McAdoo BLS 920, Medic 11 recalled

PSP, Frackville

Date-8-2-08 Time-20:58 Type-LZ Box-49

McAdoo Engine 49-15 dispatched to set up a LZ for incoming helicopter. Helicopter requested by McAdoo BLS 920 for a victim of a moped accident. On scene for 1/2 hour.

Smoke Detector Give Away

Next Wednesday night 10-15-08 starting at 6:30-8:00PM or until they are gone. Members of the McAdoo Fire Co will be at the station Located at 32 S Kennedy Drive to give away smoke detectors to those in need within the borough. If you know anyone who is in need of a detector please let them know to come to the station next Wednesday.

First come first serve basis

Fire Prevention week start's Friday October 5th and members of the McAdoo Fire Company will be visiting local schools to teach children about Fire Prevention.

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Your home should be a safe haven. But do you regularly check for home fire hazards? If not, there is the potential for danger. Fire departments responded to nearly 400,000 home fires in 2006. That’s why the theme of Fire Prevention Week 2008 is “It’s Fire Prevention Week: Prevent Home Fires!”

From October 5-11, 2008, fire safety advocates will spread the word to their communities that, with a little extra caution, preventing the leading causes of home fires – cooking, heating, electrical and smoking-materials – is within their power.

Date-7-19-08 Time-12:15 Type-Commercial WSF Box-25

Qunit 49-22 and Engine 49-15 dispatched to assist Hometown (Fire District 25) with a commercial working structure fire at Silberline Mfg ,130 Lincoln Drive. Ladder positioned in the rear of structure, directly at fire building. Crews sent to roof for ventilation and to check for extension of fire in roof. Vent hole made and used 1 3/4" to extinguish fire. Ladder pipe was then put into operation. Very difficult operations, first due to extreme temps and second for the workload it took to open the roof and overhaul. Personal limits were met quickly and extensive rehab was required by members.On scene for 3 hours

Units on Scene

Dist. 25
Dist. 26
Dist. 49 station 2, Quint 49-22, Engine 49-15
Tamaqua Fire, Citizens Engine, American Engine, Ladder
Coaldale Fire
Lansford Fire
Summit Hill Fire
Mahanoy City West End Engine, Good American for the Tanker (Scene) Humane Fire (S/B in Delano)
Hazle Twp. Engine Relocated to scene from McAdoo station., Sheppton Fire Stand by in McAdoo

Carbon FD 13 (Nesquehoning) 3 engines and the Truck and EMS

Carbon FD 11 (Jim Thorpe) 1 engine crewed in JT, 1 Engine and Truck to move up to Nesq St 13-1 to cover the remainder of the valley with whats left of 14/15

Carbon FD 29 (Tresckow) Engine to move up to Quakake

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Date-7-12-08 Time-03:34 Type-MVA Box-49-15

Mcadoo Fire/EMS dispatched for MVC with unknown injuries. Upon arrival found SUV that struck guide rail and went air born down embankment 30-40 feet. Driver self extricated himself and was standing on side of road upon arrival of units. McAdoo EMS/Medic 11 transported patient to HGH. Engine crew remained on the scene for over two hours until they were able to remove the vehicle. Assisted at the scene by PSP.

Units On Scene

McAdoo Engine 49-15

McAdoo BLS 920

PSP

Date-7-11-08 Time-21-12 Type-Smoke/Structure Box-49-06

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched for smoke in a structure at 38 East Washington Street at St Kundagunda's Church. Quint 49-22 and Engine 49-15 arrived on scene and both crews checked the building with TIC X 2. Crews came up negative. Smoke possibly came from a cotton candy machine in the basement. Crews were on scene for 1/2 hour.

Units on Scene

McAdoo Engine 49-15, Quint 49-22

McAdoo EMS 920

Date-7-6-08 Time-12:49 Type-Motorcycle Accident Box49-15

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to the off ramp of I-81 Southbound for a motorcycle accident. Arrived on scene found 2 victims involved in a motorcycle accident. One Victim was transported to Hazleton General Helipad and was flown via Med Evac to Scranton CMC. The other refused treatment. On scene for 1/2 hour.

Units On Scene

Engine 49-15, BLS 920

Medic 11 X 2

Kline Twp PD, Mahoning Twp PD

Date-7-4-08 Time-18:33 Type-Vehicle Fire Box-49

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to a vehicle fire at 110 N Kennedy Drive. Engine 49-15 arrived on scene found engine compartment fully involved. Crew pulled 1 1 3/4" line .Fire was knocked down very quickly. Crews were on scene for 1/2 hour.

Units on scene

Engine 49-15, BLS 920

Hazle Twp Engine-Recalled

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Date-7-1-08 Time-08:04 Type-Dump Truck Fire Box-49-15

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched for vehicle fire at 657 S Kennedy Drive. Upon arrival of first officer found a Tri-axle dump truck fully involved. Burning fuel from melted saddle tank noted. Operator out of vehicle at this time. Fire impinging on fuel pumps and canopy of gas station. Engine 49-15 laid 800' of LDH into the scene and aggressive attack made to control fire and protect pumps and structure. Total of two hand lines pulled and foam used to control fire. Once fire suppression was completed damming procedures were started to control environmental damage. State DEP called to scene due to fluid spill on roadway and into storm drain system. McAdoo Fire and EMS were assisted at the scene by Tresckow and Hazle twp Fire. Kline Twp police also on the scene along with PA DEP. Hazleton Environmental completed cleanup at the scene.

Units On Scene

McAdoo Engine 49-15

Hazle Twp Engine, Rescue

Tresckow Engine

McAdoo BLS

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Burn ban is in effect in Kline Twp

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Date-6-27-08 Time-12:30 Type-Dump/Tire Fire Box-29

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to Banks Twp for a reported Dump Fire and Tire Fire. Arrived on scene to find a large pit of garbage and tires burning upon arrival of units. Engine 49-15, Brush 49-47 and Ambulance 920 responded with all full crews. Used Blitz fire and 1- 1 3/4" used to extinguish. Forestry on the scene completed "mop up" after all of the fire was knocked down.

Units On The Scene

McAdoo Engine 49-15, Brush Unit 49-47

Hazle Twp, Weatherly

McAdoo BLS 920

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Date-6-23-08 Time-16:18 Type-Working Structure Fire Box-49-15-01

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to 33 Center Street, Kline Twp for smoke in a structure. McAdoo officer arrived on scene at 16:21 and reported a working structure fire. Engine 49-15 arrived on scene and did a interior attack on the fire. Fire started on the stove, the fire destroyed the kitchen. Fire was knocked down very quickly by Engine 49-15 crew which had 1- 1 3/4" in service. Hazle Twp Engine crew assisted as did West Hazleton fire which responded with there ladder to cover for Quint 49-22 which is out of service. Extensive overhaul was done. Crews were on scene for approx 1 hour.

Units on the Box

McAdoo Fire - Engine 49-15
Hazle Twp Fire - Engine 102, Rescue 101
West Hazleton Fire - Engine 242 and Ladder 244
Tresckow Fire - Tanker 29-31, Engine 29-11
Mahanoy City Fire - Rescue 993 RIT ( Stand By Status)
McAdoo EMS - A920
Medic 11-H

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Date-6-2-08 Time-09:44 Type-Working Structure Fire Box-Black Creek Twp

McAdoo Fire dispatched to 600 Hazle Street Black Creek Twp for Quint 49-22 to assit Nuremberg with WSF. Upon arrival of the quint found a 2 1/2 story wood frame home with fire venting from the roof. Hazle Twp tower had the address was starting master stream operations. Mcadoo fire crew then advanced to second floor were they ventilated, overhauled and completed fire supression in the rear of the home. Disp. at 0946 and enroute a short period after that. Crews operated on the scene until 1211 when they were released by fire command.

Units On The Scene

Schuylkill Units

Mahanoy City Good American Tanker
Ringtown Valley Engine, Tanker
Sheppton Engine-Tanker
McAdoo Fire - Quint 49-22
Hometown Tanker

Carbon Units

Tresckow Tanker

Luzerne Units

Hazle Twp Fire
Sugarloaf Fire
Wright Twp Fire Tanker
Foster Twp Fire Tanker

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Also during this call McAdoo Fire dispatched for 2nd call for a MVA on I-81 MM 137 Southbound. Engine 49-15 arrived on scene found vehicle into the guardrails. There was no injuries and no fluids down. Engine 49-15 returned to station.

Time-12:01 Type-MVA Box-49-15-07

Golf Tournament 2008

The McAdoo Fire Company would like to extend our thanks to all of our sponsors, players and, volunteers for making our 6th Annual Golf Tournament a great success.

We look forward to seeing you all again next year!

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Date-5-30-08 Time-22:51 Type-MVA Box-49-15-07

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched for a MVA/Rollover on I-81 North bound MM 137. Quint 49-22 was on the way back from a structure fire and was near the Interstate and responded. Engine 49-15 and BLS 920 arrived on scene and found a SUV on its roof with victim still in the vehicle. Mahanoy City tower was also returning from McAdoo stand by and assisted on scene. MC tower crew extricated victim and care was transferred to BLS crew. Quint 49-22 went to Washigton and Lincoln Street to set up a LZ for incoming aero medical Pen Star 5. BLS crew transported patient to LZ. Engine 49-15 stayed on scene for fluids down. On scene for 1 Hr.

Units On Scene

McAdoo Quint 49-22, Engine 49-15

Mahanoy City Tower

McAdoo BLS 920, Medic 11

PSP, McAdoo Pd

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Date-5-30-08 Time-20:36 Type-Commercial Structure Fire Box-10

McAdoo Fire Dispatched for Quint 49-22 to respond to John Mansville, 600 Jaycee Drive located in Valmont Industrial Park. Arrived on scene ladder crews assisted on the inside of the building where a 60' oven was on fire. Crews had 4 hand lines in service in the building. West Hazleton Ladder crews took care of ventilation on the roof. Harwood Engine laid 600' of 5".Crews worked the fire for about 1.5 hours. Heavy smoke condition in the building. PPV fans used to vent smoke. Alot of overhaul due to insulation burning on duct work out the top of oven. The oven is used for manufacturing Insulation. Extensive damage to the area of fire. On Scene for 2.5 Hrs

Units On Scene

McAdoo Quint 49-22

Hazle Twp Rescue, Engine, Tower, Utility

Harwood Engine

West HAzleton Ladder, Engine

Freeland Ladder

Mahanoy City Tower (Stand By McAdoo)

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Date-5-30-08 Time-17:23 Type-LZ Box-49

McAdoo Fire dispatched to se up a LZ for Med Evac for McAdoo BLS crew for a pedestrian that was struck by motor vehicle. Crews set up a LZ at Washington and Lincoln Street at the cemetery. On Scene for 20 Minutes. Engine 49-15 handled the call.

Date-5-29-08 Time-18:00 Type-Commercial/Smoke Box-49-15-02

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched for smoke in a commercial structure. Quint 49-22 arrived on scene took the front of the building and Engine 49-15 hit the hydrant at Hancok and Adams Street .Crews checked rear of store where employees stated they saw smoke. TIC was used and ceiling tiles were pulled and nothing was found. Also roof unit was a checked and came up negative. Crews were on scene for 1.5 Hrs.

Units on Scene

McAdoo Quint 49-22, Engine 49-15

Hazle Twp Rescue, Engine, Tower

West Hazleton Engine

Quakake Engine

Tresckow Engine

Mahanoy City RIT Team

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Date-5-27-08 Time-16:42 Type-AFA Box-49-15

McAdoo Fire dispatched to 34 E Washington St for a AFA. Quint 49-22 arrived on scene and took the address and Engine 49-15 stood by at the hydrant at Kennedy and Washigton St. Found to be a malfunctioning smoke detector. Assisted by Engine 29-11. Hazle Twp Fire was on stand by. On scene for 1/2 hour.

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Date-5-25-08 Time-18:25 Type-Traumatic Injury/ LZ Box-EMS/49

McAdoo BLS dispatched to 601 S Kennedy Drive for a traumatic injury. Arrived on scene found a a male that fell out of a tree. ALS advised from hospital command to fly the patient . McAdoo Fire dispatched for Engine 49-15 to set up a landing zone at St Michaels field. Patient was flown via Pen Star to Bethlehem.

Units on Scene

Engine 49-15, Engine 49-11

McAdoo PD

Medic 11 APTS

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Date-5-22-08 Time-23:08 Type-MVA Box-49-15-07

McAdoo Fire and EMS dispatched to the southbound off ramp of I-81 for a MVA. Arrived on scene with EMS 920 and Engine 49-15,found a male driver unresponsive in the vehicle. Both crews did a rapid extrication of the patient and BLS 920 transported to HGH. BLS crew arrived at HGH and care was turned over to Med Evac crew. Patient was flown to Lehigh Valley Trauma unit. On scene for 45 minutes.

Units on scene

Engine 49-15, BLS 920

PSP, McAdoo PD

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Date-5-22-08 Time-23:08 Type-MVA Box-49-15-07

Units on scene

Engine 49-15, BLS 920

PSP, McAdoo PD

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Date-5-22-08 Time-23:08 Type-MVA Box-49-15-07

Units on scene

Engine 49-15, BLS 920

PSP, McAdoo PD

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Date-5-21-08 Time-12:49 Type-MVA Box-49-15-07

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to Rte 309 at the entrance to the Cogeneration plant for a 2 car mva with fluids down and no injuries. Upon arrival found an SUV rear ended another SUV, fluids leaking from one vehicle with all occupants out of vehicles. Traffic control along with spill control completed by Engine crew. All victims refused evaluation by EMS. Assisted at the scene by Kline Twp. Police. Units operated on the scene for 45 minutes until both vehicles were towed.

Units On Scene

Engine 49-15, BLS 920

Kline Twp Police Unit 92

Date-5-14-08 Time-15:32 Type-Wild Land Fire Box-49-08

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched for a reported brush fire at 213 Haddock Rd/ Kline Twp. Unit 920B on the scene reporting a brush fire moving toward a home, small to moderate size due to the wind. Chief 49-08 arrived with command Engine 49-15 pulled a booster line and Brush Unit 49-47 used 100' of 1" hose to extinguish. Operated on scene for 45 minutes and then all units were released.

Units On Scene

Engine 49-15, Brush Truck 49-47

EMS 920

Command-Chief 49-08

Date-5-13-08 Time-23:06 Type-Rubbish/ Tire Fire Box-10

McAdoo fire requested by Hazle Twp C-105 for Brush truck 49-47 for a rubbish fire in the area of Yorktown. Chief-4908 in the area with a glow and column of smoke visible. B-4947 arrived on the scene along with a pickup truck from Hazle twp to extinguish a pile of rubbish and tires that was burning. Crews operated for approx 45 mins and then all units went available.

Units On The Box

Hazle Twp Pick Up

McAdoo Brush Truck 49-47

C-105, C-49-08

Date-5-13-08 Time-00:54 Type-WSF Box-EMS

McAdoo BLS 920 requested by Hazleton City Fire for a working structure fire at 531 S Church Street. BLS crew was on stand by at the scene. No injuries were reported. On scene for 2 hours.

Units on the Box:

Hazleton City Fire - Engine 2, Engine 3, Engine 5, Ladder 1
Hazle Twp Fire - Tanker 106, Utility 108
Harwood Fire - Tanker 241
Sugarloaf Twp. Fire - Tanker 177 (CX Mechanical Problems)
Tresckow Fire - Tanker 29-31
APTS - Medic 11D
McAdoo EMS - A-920
Hazleton City PD

Date-5-11-08 Time-17:08 Type-Wild Land/ Rubbish Fire Box-49-08

McAdoo Fire dispatched for a smoke investigation on I-81 MM 136. Chief 49-08 arrived on scene at MM 136.4 found a small brush fire at the bottom of a 200' embankment in the southbound lane of I-81. Brush Truck 49-47 arrived on scene along with along with crews on 49-97, McAdoo brush crews pulled a 1" line down the embankment to extinguish the fire. Area lost to fire was small 50' X 30'. Crews were on scene for 1/2 hour.

Units on Scene

Brush 49-47, IC-49-97

Chief 49-08 (OIC)

Date-5-7-08 Time-17:58 Type-Multiple Vehicles Fire Box-10

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched for reported vehicle fire 136 Four Seasons Drive/ Hazle Twp. C-101 on the scene stating multiple vehicles and a storage shed. Large column of black smoke visible from McAdoo. Engine 49-15 and Quint 49-22 arrived on scene after E-102. Hazle Twp crew pulled 100" 3" set back line to 2- 1.75" lines with smooth bore nozzles. Crews knocked the fire down and had a little of overhaul to do on 3 ambulances that were filled with insulation. Engine 49-15 then supplied Engine 103 till Tanker 106 arrived and then replenished both units. The total number of vehicles was 3 Jeeps, 3 ambulances,1 storage shed and rubbish. Dispatched at 17:58 back in station 19:15.

Units on scene

McAdoo 49-15, 49-22, 49-76 and EMS 920
Hazle Twp 102, 103, tanker 106, and tower 105
APTS 11C

C-101 had command.

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Date-5-6-08 Time-17:41 Type-Stove Fire/ Out Box-49-15

Responded to 231 W Sherman Street for a fire that was reported out. Upon arrival found occupants out of apartment with smoldering pot of oil on sidewalk. Apartment unit charged with smoke. Stove turned off, ventilated and checked unit with TIC, nothing found. On scene for 45 minutes.

Units on the scene

Quint- 49-22

Engines-49-15, 49-11

EMS-McAdoo BLS 920

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Golden Age of Rock & Roll

Date is July 19th, 2008

Starting at 8:00 PM till 11:30

Ramada Inn in Hazleton

Dear Brother Firefighters

The McAdoo Fire Company in conjunction with McAdoo Borough’s Southside Day’s Festival will be holding its 1^st annual fire truck parade on Saturday, July 12, 2008. Line up will be in the Vanhokelen Green House Parking lot located at the intersection of Adams & Hancock Streets in the Borough of McAdoo. Judging will start at 3:00pm and the parade will be at approx 6:00pm in conjunction with the Anthracite Automobile Car Club’s Car Cruise. Following the parade the dedication and blessing of our new 2008 Ford OSAGE ambulance will take place on the Southside Festival Grounds. Trophies will be awarded in the following categories:

Best Appearing and Equipped Engine 1750GPM & Higher

1^st & 2^nd

Best Appearing and Equipped Engine 1500GPM

1^st & 2^nd

Best Appearing and Equipped Engine 1250GPM

1^st & 2^nd

Best Appearing and Equipped Engine 1000GPM

1^st & 2^nd

Best Appearing and Equipped Truck Company

1^st & 2^nd

Best Appearing and Equipped Rescue

1^st & 2^nd

Best Appearing and Equipped 1,500 Gallon + Tanker with or without pump

1^st & 2^nd

Best Appearing and Equipped Specialty or Brush Unit

1^st & 2^nd

Best Appearing and Equipped EMS Unit

1^st & 2^nd

Best Appearing and Equipped KME

1^st

Best Appearing and Equipped Osage

1st

Special Judges Awards

1^st & 2^nd

Chief Robert Leshko Memorial Trophy (company with 2

or More pieces)

1^st

Chief Robert Leshko Memorial Trophy (company with 2

Or more pieces)

1^st

There is no Alcohol permitted on or served on the Southside Festival Grounds

Entertainment provided that evening by Oldies Band Remember When!!

The parade will be held rain or shine

Trophies will be presented in a timely manner after the parade at the Southside Side Festival

We wish to thank all the departments who have attended our previous parades that we have hosted (Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Convention) and hope you would come out and support us on this fine evening as we host this parade as a kick off to hosting the 2009 Six County Volunteer Fireman’s Convention in June of 2009 in the Borough of McAdoo

To register for the parade you can leave a message at the station 929-2042 or you can show up the day of the parade and participate.

Thank you for your time and hope to see everyone on Saturday, July 12, 2008!!!

Yours in Safety

Donald Leshko

Fireman’s Parade Committee Member

Date 4-25-08 Time-08:35 Type-MVA Box-49-15-07

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to Mile Hill Road for a MVA with injuries and entrapment. Engine 49-15 and McAdoo EMS 920 arrived on scene just south of the McAdoo Boro line in Kline Twp, found a single vehicle into bridge with severe front end damage. Patient confined to the car, extricated by fire and EMS and transported to helipad at HGH were patient was then flown to LVH.

Units On Scene

McAdoo Engine 49-15

McAdoo EMS 920, Medic 11

Hazle Twp Rescue Responded/Cancelled

Kline Twp Police

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Date 4-24-08 Time-08:13 Type-MVA Box-EMS

McAdoo BLS 920 dispatched to 691 Claremont Ave for a MVA. McAdoo EMS 920 arrived on scene to find a 2 car accident with injuries. Tamaqua EMS and McAdoo EMS both transported 1 patient to Miners Memorial Hospital. On Scene for 10 Minutes.

Units On Scene

McAdoo EMS, Tamaqua EMS

Rush Twp Fire

Tamaqua Rescue

Rush Twp PD

Date 4-23-08 Time-17:49 Type-MVA/Entrapment Box-49-15

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to 146 W Blaine Street for a MVA with Entrapment. Engine 49-15 and BLS 920 arrived on scene to find a pick up truck that t-boned a SUV. Driver of the SUV was entrapped in the vehicle. McAdoo Engine crew started extrication by removing the rear drivers side door and the drivers door. Hazle twp crew also assisted with the extrication by removing the B post with the O cutters. Patient then was removed from the vehicle. Total extrication time was 20 Minutes. McAdoo BlS transported the driver to Geisinger Trauma unit. APTS transported 3 patients to Hazleton General. On scene for approx 1 hour.

Units on Scene

McAdoo Engine 49-15, Keystone Engine 49-11

Hazle Twp Rescue 101, Utility

McAdoo BLS 920

APTS medic 11 X 2 ALS, BLS X 2

PSP, Kline Twp PD

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Date 4-23-08 Time-13:56 Type-Wild Land Fire Box-49-08

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched for a reported brush fire 600 S Hancock Street, Kline Twp. McAdoo Engine 49-15 arrived on scene to find a brush fire 150' X 150'.Crews extinguished the fire with a booster line. Crews were on scene for approx 45 minutes.

Units on Scene

McAdoo Engine 49-15

Keystone Brush Truck

McAdoo BLS 920

Chief 49-08

Date 4-19-08 Time-18:26 Type-Wildland / Rubbish Fire Box-49-08

McAdoo Fire dispatched 200 Lofty Road, Delano Twp for a reported brush fire. Arrived on scene with a very large brush fire along with tires burning. In the beginning we had 1 water drop from aircraft. Fast moving fire due to the wind. Initial attacks with hose lines for heavy piles of brush, after that indian tanks and rakes were used for the rest of the fire due to access. Fire burned down the mountain to a set of railroad tracks which was a break for us. Crews made access to the railroad tracks with brush trucks and were able to attack the rest of the fire. Estimate of wildland damage to be around 15-18 acres. Units on scene for 3 hours.

Units on scene

Delano Brush
McAdoo Engine 49-15 and Brush 49-47
Hazle Twp 2 Brush pickups
Rush Twp Sta 1 and 2
Ryan Twp Tanker
Mahanoy City Tanker
Forestory V33 and V35

Brush Plane, Hazleton Airport

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Date 4-19-08 Time-15:16 Type-Wildland /Rubbish Fire Box-49-08

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to 26 Bruno Ave, Haddock/ Kline Twp for a reported brush fire. Units arrived on scene to find a wooded area on fire along with a pile of discarded construction debris. Fire apparently started with people burning and it got out of control once they thought they put it out and went in the house. Kline Twp DPW called in with backhoe to spread buiding material pile. On scene for approx 1 1/2 hours

Units On Scene

McAdoo Brush 49-47 and Engine 49-15
Kline Twp Police and DPW
Tresckow Tanker and Utility

McAdoo BLS

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Date 4-18-08 Time-19:45 Type-Structure Fire Box-49-01

Dispatched for a structure fire at 111 E Washington St. E49-15 and Q49-22 en-route again within 2-3 min with full compliments. C-49-07 and C-49-08 on scene quickly also and reported the fire to be extinguished, and was a fire in the stove. E-49-15 at the plug at Washington and Kennedy and Q49-22 at the address. Truck crew checked for extension with the TIC and ventilated the structure.

Units on scene

E49-15
Q49-22
A920
McAdoo PD

Date-4-16-08 Time-18:53 Type-Wildland/Rubbish Fire Box-49-08

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to 699 E Blaine Street for a reported brush fire. Engine 49-15 and Brush 49-47 arrived on scene found a brush fire appox 100 ft X 100 ft. The fire was located between N Madison and the railroad tracks on the east side of McAdoo. 1- 1 3/4" and 1 booster line pulled from Engine 49-15 and 1- 1" line pulled from brush 49-47. Total wooded area that was burned was 204' X 100'. The 1- 1 3/4" line was pulled for large piles of brush. On scene for 1 Hour.

Units On Scene

Engine 49-15, 49-11

Brush 49-47

McAdoo EMS 920

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Date-4-15-08 Time-17:53 Type-Haz Mat Box-49-11

McAdoo Fire dispatched at the request of McAdoo EMS to 51 N Sheridian Street for an odor investigation. Intial reports resident was using a cleaning solution and clorox to clean in basement. When he did the mix it produced a cloud and he was overcome by the odor. While responding McAdoo OIC requested Hazle Twp Rescue and West Hazleton Haz-Mat. Upon arriving on scene found a double home with resident on one side of 51 address evacuated and then requested the other side 49 address be evacuated immediately. McAdoo Crews did not know the mixture of chemicals that were present so crews then waited for the Haz-mat team to arrive. West Hazleton Fire arrived with appropriate clothing and meters to gain entrance to the home. West Hazleton crews set up there decon and prepped prior to entering the contaminated home. West Hazleton crews entered the building with Haz Mat PPE. There investigation found no levels of any type of gases that could have been present in the residence. West Hazleton crews exited the building and went to the decon shower. McAdoo Crews ventilated 49 and 51 address and then the owner was allowed to get back into the house. Although the bottle of the mixture could not be found. Some of the bottles were removed from the basement. There was 1 patient transported to Hazleton General Hospital for evaluation. Crews were on scene for approx 3 hours.

Units On Scene

49-08 Incident Command
241 Operation Command
49-06 PIO
Quint 49-22 address
Engine 49-11 assisted with the de-con
Engine 49-15 stand by at the scene
Rescue 101 and 245 stand by on scene
Tresckow 29-11 stand by at our station and even got a response to Kelayres for a fuel spill.
McAdoo BLS 920, Medic 11 Apts

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Date-4-4-08 Time-17:41 Type-MVA Box-29

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to Chestnut and Oak Street Tresckow for a Vehicle into a church. Engine 49-15 and BLS 920 arrived on scene found driver unhurt in the vehicle. Vehicle sustained front end damage. Engine crew disconnected battery. No fluids down, Also no damage to the structure. The driver and the passenger refused treatment. Units were on scene for 1/2 hour.

Units on scene

McAdoo Engine 49-15, McAdoo BLS 920

Tresckow Engine

Hazle Twp Rescue 101

Medic 11 APTS

Date-3-27-08 Time-20:28 Type-MVA Box-EMS

McAdoo EMS dispatched to Arthur Gardner Highway and Rt 309 for a MVA with Injuries. McAdoo EMS 920 arrived on scene along with Hazle Twp Fire and found a 2 car accident. McAdoo BLS transported 3 patients to Hazleton General Hospital. Units on scene for approx 1/2 hour.

Units on scene

Hazle Twp Fire

McAdoo BLS 920

PSP

Medic 11 APTS-Recalled

Date -3-27-08 Time-12:22 Type-MVA Box-49-15-07

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to I-81 MM136 for a MVA with injuries. Engine 49-15 and EMS 920 arrived on scene at MM 137.2 found a vehicle into a embankment. One patient was transported to Hazleton General Hospital. PSP also was on scene.On scene for approx 1/2 hr.

Units on scene

McAdoo Engine 49-15

McAdoo BLS 920

PSP

Medic 11- Recalled

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Date 3-25-08 Time-17:47 Type-Wildland Fire Box-49-15-08

McAdoo Fire called to assist Rush Twp on a wildland fire 285 Ben Titus Road, Rush Twp. Brush 49-47 arrived on scene and assisted on the eastern fireline side and worked our way to the top of the mountain in Kline Twp. McAdoo units hit any hot spots. The brush plane from Hazleton Airport assisted with a few air drops. Multiple crews from 3 counties called to assist. First units were called on the fire at 16:15 hrs. Units cleared approx 3 hours later.

Units on Scene

Quakake Fire
Hometown Fire
Delano Fire
McAdoo Fire
Nesquehoning Fire
Harwood Fire
Hazle Twp Fire
Forestry Crews
Brush Plane, Hazleton Airport
Tamaqua Ems, Weatherly Ems

Date 3-20-08 Time-15:45 Type-Structure Fire Box-25-01

McAdoo Fire dispatched to 772 Claremont Ave ,Rush Twp for a reported structure fire. Quint 49-22 requested to assist Fire District 25 for a working structure fire. Quint 49-22 took the B side of the structure and assisted with fire suppression and ventilation. Fire started on division 1 in the kitchen and extended to division 2 and division 3. Quakake engine first on scene was the attack piece and Delano Engine was water supply. McAdoo ladder crew assisted with overhaul. 2- 1 3/4" lines pulled . 1 FF was taken to Miners for chest pain. On scene for 1.5 hours.

Units on scene

Hometown Engine ,Tanker
Quakake Engine
McAdoo Quint 49-22, McAdoo BLS 920
Delano Engine
Ryan Twp
Tamaqua Engine (American Hose)
Tresckow tanker
Mahanoy City Tanker
West Penn Twp Tanker
Tamaqua RIT
Medic 40-01
Rush Twp PD
Kline Twp PD
McAdoo PD

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Date 3-19-08 Time-20:51 Type-MVA Box-49-15-07

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to RT 309 and Lofty road for a MVA. Engine 49-15 arrived on scene found a pick up truck into a pole. There were no injuries crews were on scene for 1/2 hour.
Units on scene
Engine 49-15
EMS -920
Kline Twp PD
PP&L

Date 3-19-08 Time-18:37 Type-CO Call Box-49-01

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to 311 East Blaine Street for a reported structure fire. Quint 49-22 first arriving apparatus took the address and Engine 49-15 took the hydrant at Blaine and Butler Streets. Ladder crew entered the building found very light smoke condition in the house. Crews had a multi gas meter and had 300PPM in the residence. Crews shut down the oil burner. Crews also checked the 309 address and had 25PPM.Both were ventilated with PPV fans and checked again and were clear. Also ladder crew laddered the roof and the chimney was totally blocked. Units were on scene for 1 hour.
Units on scene
Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, And 2 Assist Chiefs
Quint 49-22
Engines-49-15, 49-11
EMS-920
McAdoo PD
Standby-Hazle Twp Fire, West Hazleton Fire, Tresckow, Mahanoy City RIT

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Date 3-17-08 Time-17:10 Type-Tree Rescue/Child Box 49-09

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to East Grant St Playground for a rescue. Quint 49-22 and Engine 49-15 arrived on scene found a child stuck in a large tree. Ladder crew put a webbing harness on the child and rigged to the tip of the ladder. Engine crew used the hurst spreaders between the 2 large 15" diameter limbs. When spread out childs leg was removed and lowered down by ladder crew. On scene for 1/2 hour.

Units on scene

Quint 49-22

Engine 49-15

Engine 49-11

BLS 920

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Date 3-14-08 Time-02:08 Type-MVA/Entrapment Box-49-15-07

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to I-81 MM139 for a MVA with entrapment. Engine 49-15 and BLS 920 arrived on scene to find 1 SUV that rolled over several times and was in the northbound lane. There was 1 patient in the vehicle entrapped, McAdoo Engine 49-15 used the hurst tool to pop the door and Hazle Twp rescue cribbed the vehicle and stabilized. McAdoo BLS crew removed the victim from the vehicle to the BLS truck. Patient was taken to Hazleton General and care was transferred to Med Evac crew. Patient was flown to Lehigh Valley Trauma center. On scene for approx 1 hr.

Units on scene

McAdoo Engine 49-15, BLS 920

Hazle Twp Rescue 101

Medic 11 APTS

PSP

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Date 3-5-08 Multiple calls in both McAdoo/Kline Twp Fire Districts

-0115 / 24 Grove Street for a pump detail. Upon arriving found that there was not enough water in the basement to be able to have the pump work. Owner advised to have foundation checked because of water coming into basement.

-0315 / 290 Lofty Road for a pump detail. Placed pump in the basement but due to the size of the breaker (15 amps). Which was running her 2 own pumps our pump kept tripping her breaker. Fire department then advised her that we could not help her and to keep her pumps running. Although there was not a large amount of water in her basement.

-0930 / 124 Bayview Ave for a pump detail. Pump at home was running and we were not going to be able to help them as long as there pump was running.

-0945 / 24 Grove Street. Back to this house again and placed a pump this time. Left pump to pump out basement and then returned to remove it later.

-1311 / 124 Bayview Ave for a pump detail again. This time able to place our pump for about 20 minutes which got the water down and then removed the pump.

1356 / 38 South Lincoln Street for a reported house fire. Upon arrival met by people stating they are seeing heavy smoke and flames from a chimney. Upon investigation found to be resident starting a fire in wood stove. Laddered the building to check the chimney to make sure no extension. Chimney found to be clear and all units released. Upon arrival on scene all units except McAdoo units told to stand by and then were cancelled upon further investigation. Units were on scene for approx 1/2 hour.

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Units on the scene

Engine 49-15, Quint 49-22, EMS 920

Date 3-4-08 Time-10:56 Type-Working Structure Box-49-01

Building Type-1 story, Wood Structure Alarms-2

Location-125/127 West Blaine Street, McAdoo Borough

McAdoo Fire and EMS dispatched @ 10:50 for a reported structure fire at 127 West Blaine Street. OIC arrived on scene found a working structure fire at 125/127 West Blaine Street. At 10:55 a page was put out for a working structure fire, 10 minutes into the fire a second alarm was struck.Quint 49-22 had the front of the building and was the attack piece .Engine 49-15 was at Kovatch for repairs and was OOS. There were 2-1 3/4" lines in service off of quint 49-22. hydrant was hit right in front of the address and a second hydrant was hit by 49-11 at Kennedy and Blaine Street. 2 additional 1 3/4" lines pulled from 49-11. Hazle Twp tower 105 handled ventilation. Fire was under control in 1/2 hour and additional units helped with overhaul. There were no injuries reported and no one was home at the time of the fire. Fire is under investigation by PSP fire marshall. Units were on scene for 2 1/2 hours.

Units on scene

McAdoo Quint 49-22
Keystone E49-11
Hazle Twp E102, R101, T105, T106
beaver Meadows Engine
Delano Engine
Quakake Engine
Hometown Engine
Tresckow Engine + Tanker
West Hazleton Engine and Command
Mahanoy City Rit

McAdoo EMS and Medic 11 APTS

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To 3 of our Members

Robert Leshko

Leon Sobowleski

Thomas Powell

The McAdoo Fire Co And Ambulance Association held its 3rd annual awards banquet on Saturday March 1st 2008 at Capriottis in Tresckow. Awards were given out to all members in attendance for there dedication through the year 2007. Some of the guest that were present were McAdoo Mayor Steve Holly, McAdoo Borough council, Kline Twp Supervisors, PSP Fire Marshall Dave Casatus and his family, Hazle Twp Fire, West Hazleton Fire, APTS Ems, Hazleton City Fire.

The Following received special awards for outstanding dedication.

Bill Riccio memorial award-Gary Perna ,SR

Robert Leshko memorial award-Fire-Paula Leshko

Robert Leshko memorial award-EMS-Michael Bowman

Aaron Leshko presented the officers of the McAdoo Fire Company with a plaque for appreciation.

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Date 2-28-08 Time-00:54 Type-Structure Fire Box-24

McAdoo Fire dispatched for Quint 49-22 to respond to 6 East Clay street, West Hazleton for a working structure fire. Quint 49-22 was on for a 2nd alarm assignment. Upon arrival crew reported to command then requested to go to the 2nd floor for overhaul. Fire was on side c between division 1 and 2 floor bathroom area. Units overhauled the 2nd floor and removed some parts of the eves to check for extension. Quint 49-22 also provided lighting in the rear of the address. McAdoo crews were released by chief 241.Mcadoo crews were on scene for approx 1.5 hours.

Units on scene

West Hazleton E-242, L-244, R-245. Com-241, Chief 241 (Command)
Hazle Twp. E-102, R-101, T/L-105
Valley Regional E-1, E-3
Beaver Meadows Engine
Sheppton-Oneida for the Squad
McAdoo Quint 49-22
Tamaqua RIT
Mahanoy City RIT

Medic 11

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Date 2-24-08 Time-23:03 Type-MVA Box-49-15-MVA

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to I-81 MM138 for a MVA. Engine 49-15 and EMS 920 arrived on scene found 1 vehicle into the back of a tractor trailer. 1 patient out of the vehicle when units arrived. Patient was transported to Hazleton General for injuries. Engine crew put absorbent down for fluids down. On scene for approx 1 hour. Assisted by Medic 11 and PSP.

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Date 2-22-08 Time 15:55 Type-MVA/FIRE Box-49/MVA

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to 2 MVA's, call 1-12:15 responded to I-81 MM 138 found 2 car MVA 1 vehicle in the median with no injuries chief on scene cancelled units while they were in route. Call 2-15:15 responded to 1000 mile hill road for a MVA with fire. Engine 49-15 and BLS 920 arrived on scene found a MVA involving 4 vehicles. One jeep into the rocks which was on fire but extinguished with a dry chem by a passer by. Crew from engine 49-15 pulled one 1 3/4 line and used foam due to the gas tank leaking large amounts of fuel. There was smoke coming from the battery box on vehicle. Battery disconnected. There were no injuries reported all victims signed refusals. On scene for approx 1 hour.

Units on scene

McAdoo Engine 49-15, McAdoo BLS 920, McAdoo PD, APTS Medic 11, Kline Twp PD, Rush Twp PD, Quakake Fire.

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Date 2-14-08 Time-09:26 Type-Working Structure Fire Box-49-01

Alarms-2 Commercial Box

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to 17 N Cleveland St, McAdoo Borough for a structure fire. Quint 49-22 arrived on scene to find heavy smoke showing. Quint 49-22 took the A side of the address. Engine 49-15 hit the hydrant at Kennedy Drive and Blaine street and laid approx 400' of LDH. Engine 49-11 hit the hydrant at Cleveland Street and laid approx 150' of LDH. McAdoo crews pulled 2-1 3/4" lines to the 3rd floor where the encountered heavy fire. Quint 49-22 and Hazle Twp Tower 105 had ventilation. Hazle Twp Tower 105 had the D side of the address. One McAdoo firefighter was taken to Hazleton General Hospital and was treated and released. Crews encountered some tuff overhaul due to 2" thick plaster on the ceiling which had to be pulled to access fire above the ceiling. OIC did hit a 2nd Alarm Commercial Box. A PSP fire marshal was on the scene and appears to be electrical in nature. Units were on scne for approx 3 hours.

Units on the Box:

McAdoo Fire - E49-11, E49-15, Q49-22, C49-08 - Command
Mahanony City - RIT R-993, T/L-456
Tresckow Fire - E-29-11, T-29-31
Beaver Meadows Fire - E-21-12
West Hazleton Fire - E-242, L-244, R-245, (E-241 Manned @ Station)
Hazle Twp. Fire - E-103, T/L-105, U-1010
Freeland Fire - E-54, (L-57 SB @ Station)
Delano Fire - E-610
Walker Twp. Fire - Move up to Quakake Station
Quakake Fire - (SB @ Station)
West Penn Twp. - Tanker Move-up
Tamaqua Fire - E-776
McAdoo EMS - A-921
Medic 11-D, Medic 11-C, APTS BLS-Unit 10
McAdoo PD
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Date 2-13-08 Time-13:01 Type-Carbon Monoxide Box-49-01

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to 106 S Cleveland Street for a CO Call. Quint 49-22 arrived on scene crews checked the 106 address and found 11 PPM in the residence. Crews checked the 108 residence and found higher levels of CO 25PPM. Crews shut units down and ventilated. Units on scene for 1/2 hour. Units on the scne 49-22,49-11, EMS 920.

Date 2-12-07 Time 14:19 Type-MVA Box-49-15-07

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to I-81 MM 138 for a MVA with unkown injuries. Engine 49-15 arrived on scene to find a vehicle with front end damage. No injuries reported. Units cleared the scene.

Units on the box:
E-49-15 w/C 49
A-920 w/C-49-08
C-49-07
C-49-09
PSP and a Tow

Date 2-10-08 Time-14:19 Type-Multi Vehicle Accident Box-10-MVA

McAdoo Fire and EMS responds to assist Hazle Twp Fire for a multi car accident On I-81

I-81 North Closed Near Hazleton After Pile-Up
Reported by: Eric Deabill
Sunday, Feb 10, 2008 @02:30pm EST
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY - Snow squalls have caused dangerous and slick driving conditions all across Central and Northeast Pennsylvania.

State Police are investigating a multi-car pile-up on part of Interstate 81 Northbound in Luzerne County. It happened around 2:00 PM between Mile Markers 141 and 143. That is in the Hazle Township area.

Investigators say more than two dozen cars, maybe as many as 40 vehicles, were involved in the crash.

"You could hear the traffic crashing and it sounded like a battle zone," truck driver Rick Boelman said.

Car after car, trucks, even tractor trailers were all spewed over the interstate.

"It was like a squall or something, that came down really fast," Gary Matthews of Wilkes-Barre said.

Ambulances responded to the scene. Several people were hurt in the horrific looking pile-up.

"There was no visibility for a while. We saw things moving ahead of us, we slowed down and applied extra traction and we're really lucky right now," Maureen Harkins of Forty Fort said.

"Thank God I was able to not hit any vehicles. We pulled off the road. No one also hit me. We're greatful," Lisa Aritz said.

At least one person was killed when their car slammed into the back of a tractor trailer. The name of the victim has not yet been released.

"As far as the condition of accidents, it's the worst I've seen and I've been driving for 26 years," Boelman said.

Besides dozens of firefighters, EMA officials also responded to the scene after a tanker carrying a hazardous product was involved in the wreck.

"There was a tanker that was carrying hydrogen peroxide involved in the accident. The tanker was secure. There are no leaks," Steve Bekanich said.

As of 6:00 PM, part of Interstate 81-Northbound remains closed while emergency crews try to clear all of the wrecked vehicles from the scene. Officials say the interstate is closed between mile markers 143 & 139. There is no word when it will reopen.

The Red Cross is helping out in the area by setting-up a shelter for any of the stranded drivers who need help at their facility in Luzerne County.

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Breaking News: 60-vehicle pile-up on I-81 kills woman
By: Times-Shamrock Newspapers 02/10/2008
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At least 60 vehicles were involved in a crash that closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 81 between the McAdoo exit (No. 138) and the Hazleton/Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Beltway (No. 141) mid-Sunday afternoon.
At least one person, a woman from of the area, is dead and many are reported injured.
Hazleton General Hospital has reportedly instituted its mass casualty plan.
Shelters have been set up around the Hazleton area, and emergency management agencies from Hazle Township, West Hazleton and Hazleton are working to find shelter for people whose vehicles are undriveable.
Other accidents have reportedly closed portions of I-81 between the Mahanoy City (No. 133) and McAdoo exits.
State police advise motorists to avoid I-81 between Mahanoy City and the south side of Hazleton, as the highway will be closed for at least several hours.
Traffic is being re-routed onto Routes 309, 93 and 924, so drivers are asked to avoid them if possible.
Southbound lanes have been opened, but traffic is moving very slowly.
The accidents happened either during or in the wake of a snow squall that created whiteout conditions.
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Northeastern Pennsylvania from 10 a.m. Sunday to midnight.

Winds of 15 to 30 miles per hour, with gusts of up to 45 miles per hour, plus cold temperatures, can lead to low wind chill factors and icy conditions.
Snow squalls combined with the high winds led to accidents and downed trees throughout Luzerne County. Motorists are advised to drive with care.
Read The Citizens' Voice or check back at www.citizensvoice.com for more details.Units on the Box:

Command:
Fire - Chief 101
Extrication - Chief 102
Staging - Chief 104
EMS - Medic 11-E

Fire:
Hazle Twp Fire - R-101, E-102, E-103, U-1010
West Hazleton Fire - R-245, U-243 w/Fire Police, (E241 Manned for Calls in Hazle Twp)
Sugarloaf Twp Fire - 177-R1, (177-E1 & 177-E2 Standing By at Station for calls in West Hazleton)
Valley Regional Fire - Rescue 2(SB at RT93/I-81), (Engine 2, MC Trailer Manned)
McAdoo Fire - Engine 49-15
Mahanoy City Fire - Engine and Fire Police
Quakake Fire - Engine, Fire Police
Harwood Fire - Engine 1 (Standby @ station)
Hazleton City Fire - Fire Police
Beaver Meadows Fire - Fire Police
Tresckow Fire - Fire Police
Freeland Fire - Engine 1 and Utility relocate to Hazle Twp. Station.

EMS:
APTS - Medic 11-A, Medic 11-C, Medic 11-F, A1, A3, A4, A6, NE x4.
Medic 26 A & B
Medic 22
Medic 19B (staging at VRFR)
White Haven EMS
Valley Regional EMS - A1, A2, A3
Sugarloaf EMS x2
McAdoo EMS 921
West Hazleton EMS
Nuremburg EMS 980 & 971
Mahanoy City EMS x2
Ashley EMS - 511-A1 (staging at VRFR)
Ryan Twp. EMS

Other:
Luzerne County EMA 1 & 2
Hazle Twp. EMA
PSP Haz
Hazleton City PD
Luzerne County Coroner
5 Hazleton Area School Buses
1 Niffen Auto Bus
PennDOT
Red Cross

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Date 2-9-08 Time 21:39 Type-MVA/Entrapment Box-10/MVA

McAdoo Fire and EMS requested by Luzerne county to assist Hazle Twp Fire with a Motor Vehicle Accident on I81 MM140.3. Arrived on scene to find a 4 Door Pontiac Grand-Am vs. TT. The car spun out in front of the TT and was rear-ended. Both front passengers self extricated. Both rear passengers entrapped. The most critical was pinned in the rear end of the mangled car and the front drivers seat, while the other was crouched down on the passengers side in the back. Engine Crew assisted Hazle Twp with extrication of a back seat passenger in the vehicle. Rescue used a full compliment of Rescue tools to free the victim. Once patient was free he was placed on a LSB and transferred to the Medic 11 crew. All 4 Pt's were transported to HGH. Class 1 Pt. was stabilized and then transferred to GMC-D via APTS M-11J. All Aeromedical services declined flight. 2nd Pt. was evaluated and transferred to GMC-D. 2 others were treated and released.

1 Transported By APTS M-11J to HGH

1 Transported By Medic 40-01 to HGH

2 Transported By McAdoo BLS to HGH

Units on the Box:

Hazle Twp. R-101, E-102, U-10, C-101
APTS M-11J
McAdoo BLS 920
McAdoo E-4915
St Lukes Coaldale Medic 40-01
Medevac (Declined)
Lifeflight (Aborted)
PSP

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Date 2-3-08 Time 12:00 Type-Structure Fire Box-49-15-01

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to 36 Grove Street, Kline Twp for a reported structure fire. Quint 49-22 Arrived on scene took the address and Engine 49-15 stood by at the hydrant. Ladder crew found that the homeowner put a pan on the element in the stove and it ended up breaking, causing it to spark and smoke. Power was disconnected and owner was told to call a repairman. Crews were on scene for 10 minutes. Units dispatched on the box and recalled Hazle Twp, Tresckow, West Hazleton, Mahanoy City RIT. Also on scene EMS 920, Kline Twp Police.

Adopt A Hydrant

Please adopt the hydrant near your home or business and keep it clear of snow this winter. If a hydrant is buried, it takes a firefighter valuable time and energy to shovel it out to gain access while a fire continues to burn.

Minimally, make sure the hydrant is cleared of snow enough to be visible from the street. Even better, clear the snow three feet all around the hydrant so firefighters have enough room to connect a hose.

300 Club Final Drawing Winners

1st-$3,000-Thomas Powell

2nd-$1,000-Lenny Breznak

15 $100.00 winners

Irene Macus ,Barbara Gasper ,Ernie Sheets, Rich Kott, Joseph Mankiewicz, David Marszalek, Al Miller JR, King Of Sheers, Pat Bernaryn, John Fatula, Patricia O Donnell, Danny Leshko, James and Heather Yurick, Caryl Johnson, Richard Sheeto.

The McAdoo Fire Company would like to thank everyone that supported the 300 club fundraiser. The start of the next drawings will be March 2008. Anyone that would like to get 300 club tickets please call Bob Leshko @ 929-1079

Date 1-26-08 Time 18:37 Type-Stand by Box-Mahanoy City

McAdoo Fire dispatched for Quint 49-22 for stand by @ citizens station 207 W Centre Street, Mahanoy City. Mahanoy City fire was called for a working structure fire @ 2 S Wylam St, West Mahanoy Twp. Units on the scene E367, E368, L4320, E369, TW456, E451, S453 E888 and E881. McAdoo was on stand by for 2 hours.

Date 1-21-08 Time 08:38 Type-Childbirth Box-EMS

McAdoo EMS responds to a Childbirth call in the borough today and the crew delivered a baby girl, 7 pounds 14 ounces. Congratulations to the mother and the EMS crew. Medic 11 APTS also assisted McAdoo crew.

Date 1-18-07 Time 06:20 Type-MVA Box-49-15-07

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to I-81 MM 138 for a MVA. McAdoo Engine 49-15 and McAdoo BLS 920 arrived on scene and found a vehicle into the embankment. One patient taken to Hazleton General Hospital. Additional units on scene Medic 11 and PSP. On Scene for 1/2 hour.

Date 1-17-07 Time 17:03 Type-Structure Fire Box-49-01

McAdoo Fire and EMS dispatched for a reported structure fire at 316 South Kennedy Drive, McAdoo Boro. Quint 49-22 and Engine 49-15 arrived on scene to find fire blowing out of the chimney. Ladder crews checked all floors with TIC for extension and came up negative. Crews removed a stove pipe from the woodstove to chimney in the basement and found fire in the base of the chimney. Crews extinguished the fire with air and water. Also light smoke condition in the structure, OIC had Hazle Twp crews ventilate with PPV fan. Crews were on scene for 1 hour. Units on scene McAdoo Quint 49-22, Engine 49-15,Engine 49-11, Hazle Twp Engine ,Rescue, Tower, Tresckow Tanker, Mahanoy City RIT cancelled in route. Medic 11, McAdoo BLS, McAdoo and Kline Twp PD.

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Date 1-17-07 Time 15:00 Type-MVA Box-49-15-07

McAdoo Fire And Ems dispatched to 1000 Mile Hill Road for a MVA. Engine 49-15 and McAdoo BLS 920 arrived on scene found a vehicle on its roof on the mile hill. Driver of the vehicle was self extricated when crews arrived. McAdoo BLS transported 1 to Hazleton General Hospital. Engine crews used absorbent for fluids down. On scene for 45 minutes. Assisted by Kline Twp PD.

Date 1-16-07 Time 12:36 Type-Carbon Monoxide Box-49-01

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched 204 West Sherman Street for a carbon monoxide investigation. Quint 49-22 and Engine 49-15 arrived and crews checked the 204 address with a gas meter and had readings of 200PPM. Crews had reading in the rest of the row. Crews ventilated with PPV fans and shut boiler down. McAdoo BLS 920 also on scene. Units on scene for 1 hour.

Date 1-9-08 Time 12:40 Type-Vehicle Fire Box-49-15-Automobile Fire

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to a reported vehicle fire at 65 Bridge Street, Kline Twp. Engine 49-15 and Quint 49-22 arrived on scene to fine a blazer fully involved. Used 100' of 1 3/4" hoseline from the front discharge on 49-15 and used approx. 500 gallons of water. Initial reports from the county was that the vehicle was endangering a structure so the request was made to respond Quint 49-22. Units were on scene for 1/2 hour. Units on the scene Engine 49-15, Quint 49-22, McAdoo BLS 920, Kline Twp PD.

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Date 1-6-07 Time16:13 Type-Carbon Monoxide Box-49-01

McAdoo Fire & EMS dispatched to 208 W Sherman Street for a Carbon Monoxide investigation. Chief 49-08 advised Quint 49-22 to take the address and Engine 49-15 stand by at the hydrant at Hancock and Sherman Streets due to light smoke condition in the residence. Ladder crew had 22PPM of CO at 208 address, 10PPM at 206 and the 204 address had 60PPM. Crews laddered the roof to check the chimney's. Smoke condition in basement at 204 found to be the furnace. Also had a broken water meter in the basement with 3"s of water. PPV fan used in the 204 address to ventilate smoke and CO. Water authority called to shut off main water line. Also power shut off to residence. The 204 address is vacant. Units on scene for 1 hour. Units on scene Quint 49-22, Engine 49-15, McAdoo BLS 920, McAdoo PD, Engine 49-11.

Date 1-02-08 Time 06:30 Type-MVA Box-29-EMS & Fire

McAdoo Fire and EMS dispatched to 1000 Tresckow Road Carbon County for a 2 car MVA with heavy entrapment. McAdoo BLS 920 got on scene found a pick up truck and a car that were involved in a head on collision. BLS crew found the driver of the truck on the ground outside near the driver door. Patient 2 in the car still entrapped. Hazle Twp rescue was also dispatched and when they arrived they removed the vehicles doors and roof with the jaws. Total time of extrication was 20 minutes. Beaver meadows engine was dispatched to the McAdoo Industrial park to set up a LZ for Pen Star 5. McAdoo BlS crew transported the driver of the truck to the LZ and was flown to St Lukes, Bethlehem. The patient from the car that had to be extricated was flown by the 2nd due helicopter. On scene for 1 hour.

Units on scene

Hazle Twp. Rescue 101, Utility 10
Tresckow Chief 29-01
McAdoo Engine 49-15
Medic 11E
Medic 11G
McAdoo BLS 920
Beaver Meadows Engine 21-12 (LZ)
PSP
Carbon Co. Penndot

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The McAdoo Fire Company just completed its Operation Santa Clause on December 6th,7th,8th and 9th. Santa and his helpers stopped at just over 90 houses. This was the 40th year the McAdoo Fire company has held operation santa.

Operation Santa 2007

The McAdoo Fire Co held its annual memorial wall ceremony on 11-25-07. There was a great turnout by members of the Fire Company and the Community. The memorial wall is a great way to honor and remember those that cannot be here with us during the holidays and all year round. The holiday tree was donated by Jay and Stacey Michalick, Mahoning Twp. Pictured from left to right Robert Leshko Jr, Brandon Sabulsky, Anthony Vigna, Aaron Leshko, Nichole Leshko, Daniel Leshko, Gary Perna Jr, Gary Perna Sr, Msr Zemanik.

The Soilders Angles and the McAdoo Fire Company welcome home one of there own Justin Farley. Justin was on Active duty tour in Iraq for 16 months.

The Mcadoo Fire Company would like to thank everyone for there support in our 1st annual gun raffle. All of the tickets were sold and I think everyone who showed up for the food and beverage had a great time. Congratulations to all the winners of the guns. Please look for our tickets for the next gun raffle. If you need any information about our next raffle please email webmaster.

The McAdoo Fire Company would like to thank everyone for there support at our 1st annual Vera Bradley purse bingo.It was a great turnout and we hope you had a great time.

As always Thank You for supporting the McAdoo Fire Company.

The McAdoo Fire Company would like to thank everyone for supporting us at our Holiday longaberger Basket Bingo held November 11,2007. It was a great turnout and sold out. We hope everyone had a great time. Check our website out for future bingo's.

Date 12-30-07 Time 10:50 Type-MVA Box-49-15-07

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to Mile Hill road for a MVA with entrapment. Engine 49-15 and BLS 920 were called by on scene Chief 49-07 that the accident was on the I-81 on-ramp of the McAdoo exit going south. Engine 49-15 arrived on scene found a RV towing a car that rolled over on its side with 2 people still entrapped. Engine crews cut the windshield out with a sawzall and removed the victims. Absorbent was put down for fluids on the roadway. Both the driver and passenger refused treatment. Rescue 101 was cancelled. Units on scene Engine 49-15, McAdoo BLS 920, Kline Twp PD, Rush Twp PD, PSP, Medic 11. Units on scene for approx 1.5 hrs

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Date 12-29-07 Time 02:35 Type-MVA Box-25-EMS

McAdoo BLS dispatched to 691 Ben Titus road for a MVA. McAdoo BLS got on scene found patient out of the vehicle. This call started as a police chase in the Tamaqua area and from reports from police the speeds reached over 120 MPH. Driver was on route 309 and turned on to Ben Titus road were he lost control and went thru 2 telephone poles and hit a tree. The vehicles axles and motor was ripped right from the car. McAdoo BLS transported 1 patient to Coaldale to Miners Memorial. Units on the scene McAdoo BLS 920, Hometown Fire, Qaukake Fire, Rush Twp police, Tamaqua police ,West Penn police and West Penn k-9 Unit.

Date 12-28-07 Time 04:41 Type-MVA Box-49-15-07

McAdoo Fire and Ems dispatched for a tractor trailer down a 100ft embankment with heavy entrapment at MM138 North of I-81. McAdoo crews arrived on the scene to find a tractor trailer on its passenger side down a 100 ft embankment being held by the guardrail and 2 trees. Crews found the driver to be awake and alert standing in cab but confined to the vehicle. A heavy duty tow truck from Zeniers requested immediately along with Hazle Twp and West Hazleton Rescues already on the way for stabilization. After the tow truck hooked to the tractor trailer and the tractor trailer was stable a few trees in the area were cut and windshield removed from the truck. The driver got out under his own power and walked up to top of the embankment with the help of a rope set up by rescue companies. During initial evaluation found the truck to be carrying 565 pounds of sodium hydroxide (guide #1824). After the driver was removed the safety supervisor for trucking company arrived and opened rear doors to find container in tact with no leakage. Units were then released by PSP. There was no type of visible leak from the traile,r so the decision was made to let the trucking company take responsibility or their designee to gain entry to the trailer to check for damage to the container. The trailer did not have a placard because under the 1001 pounds. The driver was awake and alert and was able to alert to what material he was carrying.Fire Police were also due to Rt. 309 and 424 to assist with traffic due to 81 NB being closed between the McAdoo Exit and Rt. 424 Exit. McAdoo crews were on scene for approx 4.5 hours.

Units on the scene

McAdoo E-4915, BLS 920
Hazle Twp. R-101, E-103, U-1011, Fire Police
West Hazleton R-245, C-241
APTS M-11G
Zehniers Towing
PSP

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Date 12-26-07 Time 19:18 Type-Carbon Monoxide Box-49-15-01

McAdoo Fire and EMS dispatched to 36 Market Street, Kelayres for reported CO investigation. Upon arrival residents advised the chief(49-08) that there CO Detector was reading 70PPM. All residents were still in the house and were advised to evacuate immediately. There was 5 patients transported to Hazleton General by McAdoo EMS and APTS for evaluation. Found 6-8ppm in room with oil burner but found 50ppm CO in 3rd floor with large amount of heat. Chimney laddered by 49-22 and TIC taken to 3rd floor nothing found. One of the residents at the address was working on a van outside the garage with door open. The van was running which caused CO build up in house. He was advised to have all burners checked by a plumber. Family was going to stay with relatives until the heating units were serviced. Units on scene Quint 49-22, Engine 49-15, BLS 920, APTS. Units were on scene for approx 1.5 hrs.

Date 12-20-07 Time18:28 Type-MVA Box-25-EMS

McAdoo BLS dispatched to route 309 south near skipper dippers in Rush Twp for a MVA. McAdoo BLS arrived on scene found 1 vehicle that rolled over several times and ended up on its roof. Driver was out of the vehicle and had minor injuries. Driver stated she hit black ice when the incident occurred. Units on scene McAdoo BLS 920, Hometown Engine, Quakake Engine, Tamaqua Rescue, Rush Twp PD. Units on scene for 1/2 hour.

Date 12-14-07 Time 22:31 Type-Carbon Monoxide Box-49

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched to a carbon monoxide call at 107 N Sheridan street. Initial reports of family member with a headache and feeling sick. McAdoo ladder crew checked residence with a multi gas meter and no reading were found. After further investigation found a bucket of fuel oil in the basement that was used for the heating unit. There was a strong smell of fuel oil in the residence. Family member refused treatment from McAdoo BLS. Units on scene Quint 49-22, Engine 49-15, McAdoo BLS 920, McAdoo PD. On scene for 1/2 hr.

Date 12-13-07 Time 22:35 Type-MVA Box-49-15-07

McAdoo Fire and Ems dispatched for a reported MVA on I-81 MM 136 south. McAdoo chiefs responded prior to Engine 49-15 and 920. Chief on the scene of MM136 nothing found Engine 49-15 went north to the Luzerne county line and back south and found a vehicle down in a ditch with victim still in the vehicle at the 138 MM. Patient confused and transported to HGH after initially refusing treatment. Engine 49-15 secured vehicle and traffic control till PSP arrived then released. Units on scene McAdoo Assist chief X 2, Engine 49-15, McAdoo BLS 920, PSP. On scene for 1/2 hr.

Date 12-10-07 Time 02:47 Type-MVA Box 10-EMS

McAdoo BLS dispatched for a reported MVA with entrapment on route 309 north of McAdoo in Hazle Twp. EMS got on scene along with Hazle Twp units found SUV vs a tractor trailer in front of Perchak trucking. A SUV Broadsided the Trailer portion and was partially underneath. Heavy Front End damage to the SUV. Pt. was found lying across the front seats barely conscious w/ a head injury. Access was made to the Pt. by hyper extending the driver side door. Patient was extricated by Fire and EMS and then became very combative. Patientt was loaded into McAdoo BLS 920 with ALS Medic 11 onboard. Patient was transported to HGH where they stabilized him and transported him to LVHC. Units on scene Hazle Twp Rescue, Hazle Twp Engine, McAdoo BLS 920, APTS medic 11, PSP.

Date 12-5-07 Time 15:48 Type-Smoke Investigation Box-49-01

McAdoo Fire Dispatched for reported Smoke Investigation at Rear 409 East Grant Street. Chief on scene thought the entire department was dispatched but got on scene to find out from SCCC that they just sent a chief, lucky we do not listen to that request. Arrived on scene to find nothing showing. Neighbor stating that the chimney was pushing thick black smoke for the last 20 minutes. When Chief 224 met the owner of the residence at the door had a very strong smell of smoke. The home owner was advised to get the 2 small children and herself out of the house immediately. Upon investigation found 99ppm CO in the house due to a malfunctioning oil burner. Crews also had a light haze of smoke in the residence. Quint 49-22 crew attempted to check the chimney but the cap was cemented on so crews were unable to remove. After clearing house with PPV fan crews opened clean out on the base of the chimney found nothing blocked. Breaker to oil burner was turned off and owner advised to get a plumber. Owner also advised to get CO and Smoke detectors, McAdoo Fire Co Chief will have this matter turned over to McAdoo police for further investigation. Engine 49-15 had the hydrant at Grant and Butler Streets. Units on scene Quint 49-22, Engine 49-15, BLS 920, McAdoo police. On scene for 1 hour.

Date 12-04-07 Time 13:31 Type-Commercial Working Structure Box-65-Fire

McAdoo Fire dispatched for Quint 49-22 to respond to 211 Cedar Street, Tamaqua Boro for a reported structure fire. McAdoo units assisted Tamaqua fire at a large commercial structure. Tamaqua Fire Dept was dispatched at 13:19 when units arrived on scene they found heavy smoke showing. There was heavy fire in the rear of the building, command advised they had extension into another structure. The fire was located at the above address and is a welding shop with different types of gases. Due to the good knock down by Tamaqua fire, fire was contained to just 2 garages in the rear of the main building. McAdoo crew was released at 14:00. All other mutual aid companies were released at 14:55. Units on scene Tamaqua-East End, Citizens, American Hose, South Ward, Tamaqua Rescue, Ladder 770, Coaldale Engine, McAdoo Quint 49-22, Lasford & Summit Hill RIT Team, Tamaqua Police, Rush Twp Police, Stand by Units-Schuylkill Twp, Nesquehoning, Hometown.

Date 11-29-07 Time 13:43 Type-MVA Box-29-EMS

McAdoo BLS dispatched to a reported MVA on Route 309 in Aundried. McAdoo Ems arrived on scene found vehicle into the woods with 1 patient unresponsive in the vehicle. McAdoo BLS and Medic 11 removed the patient from vehicle and transported to Hazleton General. Patient was than transported to Lehigh Valley Trauma Center via Med Evac. Units on the scene McAdoo EMS 920, Medic 11, Tresckow Fire, PSP.

Date 11-29-07 Time 01:38 Type-Gun Shot wound Box-EMS

McAdoo EMS responds to 2nd gun shot victim in less than 12 hrs. McAdoo BLS dispatched to the rear of the Tresckow Fire Company for a gun shot victim. McAdoo BLS arrived on scene and was informed the victim was 1/4 mile behind the station on a dirt road. McAdoo BLS unit gained access to the scene along with Tresckow Fire Co. Victim was found to be a class 5. McAdoo BLS was released from the scene by PSP and returned. Units on scene McAdoo EMS, Tresckow Fire, Medic 11, PSP.

Date 11-28-07 Time 14:44 Type-Gun Shot wound Box-EMS

McAdoo BLS dispatched to a job site near Routes 309 and 424 for a gun shot wound. McAdoo BLS arrived on scene found a victim laying on the ground next to the heavy equipment he was operating. Patient was taken to Hazleton General and later transported to Lehigh Valley Trauma Center via Med Evac. State Police believe a hunter may be responsible for the shooting. Units on the scene McAdoo BLS, Apts Medic 11, PSP ground and air.

Date 11-24-07 Time 00:52 Type-Working Structure Box-49-15-01

McAdoo Fire and EMS dispatched to 39 James Street Kelayres for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival found heavy smoke condition on the first floor and basement of a 3 story wood structure 60' X 15'. First due Engine 49-15 laid 200' of LDH from hydrant at 2nd and James. Upon investigation from Engine crew found fire in a wall in the kitchen. Hazle Twp crew found additional fire in a crawl space under the kitchen. One 1 3/4" line pulled to extinguish the fire. Extensive overhaul needed due to multiple floors in kitchen. Also engine crews broke 2 hydrant wrenches trying to open hydrant, so additional tankers were called in to the scene. Crews used 2 PPV fans to clear smoke from residence. PP&L called to remove power supply to the building. Units on the scene McAdoo Quint 49-22, Engine 49-15, Hazle Twp Tower and Rescue, Tresckow, West Hazleton Engine and Command, Hometown, Quakake, Mahanoy City RIT Team, Delano on stand By at McAdoo station APTS, McAdoo BLS 920, PP&L, Kline Twp streets Dept. Units were on scene for approx 2 hrs.

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Date 11-21-07 Time-18:09 Type-MVA Box-49-15-07

McAdoo Fire and EMS dispatched to a MVA with injuries on I-81 MM 139. Engine 49-15 and BLS 920 arrived on scene at MM 137.6 found a vehicle in the passing lane that was hit from behind by a tractor trailer. Units cleaned debris off the roadway. McAdoo units cleared the scene.Assisted by Delano Engine and PSP. On scene for 45 minutes.

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Date 11-21-07 Time-02:54 Type-MVA Box-49-15-07

McAdoo Fire and EMS dispatched to a MVA with injuries on Route 309 and lofty road. Engine 49-15 and BLS 920 arrived on scene found a SUV rolled over on the Mile Hill (Kline Twp). Crews found no victims on scene. Debris cleaned from roadway. All McAdoo units cleared the scene. Assisted by PSP. On scene for 1/2 hour.

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Date 11-18-07 Time 14:23 Type-MVA Box-49-15-07

McAdoo Fire and EMS has another busy weekend with MVA's. On 11-17 McAdoo EMS responds to Route 309 in Banks Twp for a MVA with injuries. EMS 920 got on scene found vehicle in the roadway with 4 passengers in the vehicle. 1 patient was transported to Hazleton General and later flown to Lehigh Valley Trauma Center. McAdoo EMS was assisted by Tresckow Engine and PSP. 11-18-07 McAdoo fire dispatched to I-81 MM 137 for a 2 vehicle crash. Engine 49-15 found the accident at 139.9 appeared to be a SUV and a pick up truck in the ditch with no injuries. Engine 49-15 returned to station. At 15:07 McAdoo BLS dispatched to Claremont Ave Rush Twp for a MVA. BLS 920 got on scene had multiple patients. Tamaqua rescue had to crib the car due to being in a ditch almost on its side. McAdoo BLS transported 1 patient to Hazleton General, Medic 40-01 transported 3 patients and Tamaqua BLS transported 1. Units on scene Rush Twp Fire, Tamaqua Rescue, Medic 40-01, Tamaqua BLS, Rush Twp PD. At 15:45 McAdoo Engine dispatched to I-81 MM 137 for a reported MVA. McAdoo Engine got on scene found vehicle on its roof with the driver out of the vehicle. Engine 49-15 returned due to no injuries PSP on scene. While enroute back to station Engine 49-15 was on the off ramp of I-81 found a vehicle into the jersey barrier on the on ramp of I-81. Crew checked on the victims and were not injured. McAdoo Engine returned to station. While on I-81 on the First MVA there was an MVA on the mile hill, Kline Twp, that district 25 and Tamaqua rescue handled for us. At 19:36 McAdoo BLS dispatched to a MVA/Entrapment on Route 309 in Hazle Village. Upon arrival found vehicle on its side with one person still in the vehicle. Hazle Twp Fire and Rescue used 2 farm jacks and cribbing to stabilize the vehicle. Patient was assisted out of the vehicle by fire crews. 1 Patient taken to Hazleton General. Units on scene in the Village Hazle Twp Rescue, Hazle Twp Engine 102, McAdoo BLS 920 and PSP.

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Date 11-11-07 Time 17:50 Type-HazMat Box-49-15-11

McAdoo Fire busy with 5th call for the day. McAdoo Fire dispatched for a reported Haz Mat incident on I-81 MM 138. Upon arrival found a tractor trailer leaking diesel fuel from the saddle tanks. This was due to debris on the roadway which punctured the tank. Crews worked on trying to stop the leak, also crews set up a dike and used pads and approx 250 pds of absorbant. West hazleton Haz Mat assisted with a 100 gal pool to capture the fuel. Hazle Twp assisted with absorbant and pads. Approx 120+ of diesel fuel spilled on the roadway and run off into the berm of the Interstate. Towing company also responded to pump the tanks out into barrels. Units on the scene McAdoo Engine 49-15, Hazle twp Rescue 101, Hazle Twp utility with Haz Mat trailer, West Hazleton Haz Mat, McAdoo BLS 920, PSP Frackville, DEP. Units on scene for 2 hours.

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Date 11-11-07 Time 08:24 Type-MVA Box-49-15-07

McAdoo Fire dispatched for a reported MVA with rollover on I-81 MM 138. Upon arrival found vehicle on its roof. Patient was self extricated and sitting in a vehicle that stopped to help. Patient was taken to Washigton street to a LZ awaiting Med Evac 4. Patient was flown to Lehigh Valley trauma center. Engine 49-15 handled the MVA and the LZ. Units on scene PSP x 3,McAdoo BLS 920. Crews on scene for 10 minutes.

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Date 11-11-07 Time 01:24 Type-MVA Box-49-7

McAdoo Fire dispatched for a reported MVA with rollover at 699 East Blaine Street McAdoo Boro. Upon arrival found SUV on its side still running and in gear. Crews put absorbent down on the roadway for fluids down. Victim was not injuried. McAdoo BLS cancelled by McAdoo PD. On scene for 1 hour.

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Date-11-9-07 Time-07:15 Type-Vehicle Fire Box-49-15-7

McAdoo Fire dispatched for a reported vehicle fire on I-81 MM 139. Upon arrival found a SUV with the engine compartment involved with extension into the interior of the vehicle. McAdoo engine crew used 1- 1 3/4 line to extinguish the fire. Hazle Twp engine 102 recalled by McAdoo chief. Assisted by McAdoo BLS 920 and PSP. On scene for 1/2 hour.

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Date 11-05-07 Time 05:15 Type-Structure Box 29-01

McAdoo Fire dispatched to 84 Maple street Banks Twp. Upon arrival had light smoke condition in the building. During the investigation found a 240 volt thermostat that was possibly overloaded or malfunctioned. Small fire up the wall extinguished by home owner with dry chem. McAdoo crews used TIC to check for extension in the wall. Crew turned off breaker and told home owner to call an electrician. Units on the box Engine 49-15,Quint 49-22,Tresckow Engine, Tresckow Tanker, McAdoo BLS 920. Recalled Hazle Twp, West Hazleton. On scene for 1/2 hour.

Date-10-28-07 Time-20:45 Type-Structure Box-49-15-2

McAdoo Fire dispatched to 13 Market Street in Kelayres for a report brush fire. Upon arrival saw a orange glow north of this address, chief requested page for a brush fire. Units relocated to the area of the fire and found a abandoned building approx 100'X150" wood structure fully involved. Engine 49-15 laid 300' of 5 " supply line and was feed by Hazle Twp engine 102. Used 1 blitz fire -2 1/2", 1 ground monitor-2 x2 1/2", and 1- 1 3/4" line. Multible tankers called in for water. Tankers were filled at the water authority hydrant by Quint 49-22. PSP fire marshal is investigating. Units on scene. McAdoo engine, Hazle twp engine, Hazle twp tanker, Tresckow engine, Tresckow tanker, Hometown tanker, Qaukake tanker, McAdoo police, Kline Twp police, PSP fire marshal.

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The McAdoo Fire Company along with APTS held a demonstration at the McAdoo-Kelayres school on August 3rd at 9:00am.

This was part of the summer recreation program.McAdoo Fire Company apparatus was part of the demonstration along with APTS ambulance and a special presentation

from Lehigh Valley Hospital( Med Evac Helicopter)

We would like to thank everyone that was involved with this event.

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The McAdoo Fire Company would like to wish everyone a Safe and Happy Holiday Season.

10-20-07

McAdoo EMS dispatched to a reported ATV accident in Kline Twp just north of McAdoo Boro. Upon arrival found patient on route 309 , patient had been extricated from the woods by bystanders on the scene of accident. Patient was transported to Hazleton General and later transported to Lehigh Valley Hospital via Med Evac for traumatic injuries. Assisted by McAdoo police and Kline twp police.

10-15-07

McAdoo Fire Company dispatched to 11 E Oak Street in the Borough of West Hazleton for a working structure fire. West hazleton and Hazle Twp Fire Depts were dispatched at 19:08 arrived on scene to find heavy fire 2nd floor of a 3 story apt building. McAdoo Engine 49-15, Freeland Engine and Valley Regional Engine called in to relieve the other 2 companies. McAdoo crews took care of some extension into the eve and roof area. Also one crew to the 2nd and 3rd floors for overhaul. McAdoo ladder 49-22 was on stand by at West Hazleton station. McAdoo crews were released at 21:30 hrs.Units on the scene

West Hazleton E-242, L-244, R-245, C-241, Fire Police
Hazle Twp. E-102, E-103, T/L-105, R-101, U-109
Freeland E-54, L-57
Valley Regional E-1, E-2
Mcadoo E-49-15, L-49-22
Beaver Meadows Engine (stby)
Sugarloaf Engine (Stby)
Mahanoy City RIT (stby)
West Hazleton A-231
APTS M-11G, M-11O, BLS
West Hazleton PD
PSP Car and Fire Marshal
Red Cross
PP&L

10-4-07

McAdoo Fire And EMS was dispatched to Mile Hill Road RT 309 for a MVA with rollover multible times. McAdoo engine 49-15 and McAdoo BLS arrived on scene found 1 passenger vehicle on its roof. Patient was out of the vehicle. While patient was being transported to Hazleton General to be air lifted via Life Flight, they were told that Med Evac was on the pad. McAdoo BLS then took the patient to bowl arena parking lot in West Hazleton where a LZ was set up by West Hazleton Engine. McAdoo units were on scene for about an hour. Assisted by Medic11, McAdoo, Kline Twp ,Rush Twp police depts.

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The McAdoo Fire Company would like to thank all our customers that supported us at funfest this year.

Hope to see you again next year.

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9-26-07

McAdoo Fire and EMS was dispatched for a reported structure fire at 30 East Oak street in Tresckow. McAdoo Quint 49-22 and Engine 49-15 arrived on scene to assist Engine 29-11. Three residential structures were found to be hit by lightning. All structures were checked with thermal imaging camera and cleared. There was a very light smoke condition in the 29 Oak street address. The one structure had extensive electrical damage due to the power surge .Power was shut off to the residence and all McAdoo units cleared.. Other units on location Hazle Twp, Harwood,, West Hazleton, Medic 11.

9-13-07

McAdoo Fire and Ems was dispatched for a tractor trailer on its side on I-81 MM 137. McAdoo Engine 49-15 and McAdoo BLS Arrived on scene to find one victim confined to the tractor.Engine crew cut a hole in the roof of the tractor with a sawzall to remove the victim. The driver got out on his own and was not injured. Crews were released and returned to station. Assisted by PSP and Hazle Twp .

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9-9-07

McAdoo Fire and EMS was dispatched for a 1 car motor vehicle accident with rollover and ejection on I-81 MM 137. Mcadoo BLS and Engine 49-15 arrived on scene found 1 patient on the ground and 1 patient walking around.1 patient trauma arrest was taken to HGH. patient 2 was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital via med evac 7. Assisted by PSP Frackville

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9-8-07

McAdoo Fire Company was dispatched for a commercial structure fire,reports of lightning hit the building. Quint 49-22 arrived on scene took the front of the building. Engine crew from 49-15 removed ceiling tiles and used the thermal imaging camera to check for fire due to strong smell of smoke in the building.Additinal units arrived on scene to assist Hazle Twp 105 assisted on the roof to check air handler units.Tresckow engine,Quakake engine,Hazle twp engine also assisted inside the building. West hazleton engine was standing by at the hydrant. No Fire was found. Additional units on scene Hazle Twp rescue,Mahanoy City RIT team,West hazleton command. Companies were on scene for 1 hour.

9-6-07

McAdoo Fire Responds to a reported structure fire 12 5th street, Kelayres Quint 49-22 arrived on scene took the front of the address and engine 49-15 was at the hydrant .Crews found a stove fire that was extigushed before arrival of fire apparatus. There was moderate damage to the kitchen with smoke thru the whole house.Crews ventilated with ppv fan, Mcadoo Fire was on scene for about 45 minutes. All structure box companies were recalled by command.

Golf Tournament 2007

The McAdoo Fire Company would like to extend our thanks to all of our sponsors, players and, volunteers for making our 5th Annual Golf Tournament a great success.

We look forward to seeing you all again next year!

(Pictures Are On Golf Tournament Page For 2007)

8-14-07

McAdoo Fire responds to a reported working garage fire at 1 N Butler street. Engine 49-15 arrived on scene with heavy smoke condition. Engine 49-15 hit the hydrant at Blaine and Butler street.1 -1 3/4 pulled to knock down a large rubbish fire next to the garage. Quick action by McAdoo firefighters saved the garage. McAdoo firefighters checked the garage for extension but came up negative. All structure box companies were recalled by chief 49-01.

8-9-07

McAdoo Fire responds to a reported MVA with entrapment north bound on the mile hill (RT 309).Engine 49-15 and EMS 920 arrived on scene to find passer by extiguishing the fire. Vehicle rolled over X 2 and had very heavy damage. The patient was out of the vehicle and treated by McAdoo Ems 920 and Medic 11 (APTS). Patient was flown via Pen Star to St Lukes Hospital. Assisted by Kline Twp Police and Rush Twp Police. Hazle Twp Rescue cancelled enroute and Hometown Fire Police had traffic control.On scene for Aprrox 1 hour. The accident is being investigated.

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6-27-07

Busy day for McAdoo Fire Company.

17:20 Responded for power lines down Grant and Logan street

19:51 Responded to 209 N Kennedy drive for a tree down blocking the roadway.

19:53 Responded to rear 118 West blaine street for a house fire,

20:08 Responded to 203 East Jackson street for a house hit by lightning.

20:26 Responded to East Grant street St Mary's church for the building hit by lighning.

Engine 49-15 and Quint 49-22 handled all the calls,

McAdoo Fire Company was assisted by

Keystone, Hazle Twp, Tresckow, Quakake on stand by at McAdoo station.

6-22-07

McAdoo fire and EMS dispatched at 16:34 for a reported rollover with entrapment on I-81

mm 137. Engine 49-15 and 920 got on scene found vehicle on its side with 1 person still in the vehicle and 1 out.

Patients transported to HGH, assisted by Hazle Twp rescue, utility and Medic 11.

6-18-06

McAdoo fire responds to Banks twp for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, quint 49-22 calls in working fire.

49-22 took the front of the address along with tower 105. Engine 49-15 supplied both the quint and the tower. There

were 2 ladder pipes in service along with a blitz fire from 49-15. Tresckow engine drafted from 2 ponds to feed engine 49-15.

Multiple tankers called in from 3 counties that were filled at the water company.

Fire is under investigation.

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